11/1/22
THERAPIST
Family Counseling Service of NNY, Inc. – Watertown, NY 13601
 
Check out our Negotiable Benefits Package below!
 
We are seeking 2 licensed clinicians (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LCSW-R) for full or part-time to work within our unique, collaborative therapeutic, conflict resolution, restorative practice, and court-appointed child advocate (CASA) TEAM-BASED center that serves children/youth, adults, and businesses.  The positions would provide therapeutic counseling to individuals, couples, and families!
 
Negotiable Benefits Package:
We can collectively customize a benefits package that meets your needs and our agency’s needs and is competitive with nonprofit peers.

• Wages:  NEGOTIABLE and competitive based on experience post licensure, your license, Preferences below, and Benefits desired! 
• Sign-on Bonus:  Optional based on negotiated benefit package with terms and conditions.
• Hours:  Fulltime is a minimum of 30 flexible hours that would include one evening per week or a Saturday based on your work-life balance!
• Bonus:  Annual bonus based on job performance and agency results!
• Health Insurance:  Effective 1/1/23 we will offer a new commercial health insurance! Full-time employees only.
• Vision & Dental Insurance:  Yes, effective 1/1/23!  Full-time employees only.
• Student Loan Pay Down Plan: A monthly amount towards your student loans!  (Optional based on negotiated package.)
• Paid Time Off:  Negotiable! Full-time employees only.
• Flexible Scheduling: Yes!  Schedule hours to fit your life and at least one day per week can be done virtually.
• Centralized Scheduling, Credentialing, & Billing: Yes, we do it all onsite! 
• Staff Development: Reimbursement up to $750 for full-time and $250 for part-time continuing education!
• Supervision:  Staff or contracted non-staff supervisor depending on license.
• Free training to become a NYS certified mediator and restorative justice practitioner!  Access to statewide network of training and continuing education opportunities!
• Workspace:  Sunny, customizable office on the top floor; full kitchen; employee only bathroom; nice parking; new office furniture!

 
Come join our Family!  Family Counseling Service of NNY and its sister agency, the Resolution Center of Jefferson and Lewis Counties, realize the strength of our one-of-a-kind conflict intervention practice is our exceptional staff.  We support our shared team in building a thriving and growing caseload upon a culture of dynamic and innovative programs to meet community needs, professionalism, a friendly work environment, and healthy work/life balance. 
 
Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening/clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, treatment recommendations and treatment planning for adults, children/youth, and families.
• Provide direct therapeutic services to clients utilizing theories, principles and methods that best fit their needs.
• Maintain up-to-date case and progress notes, correspondence regarding client, treatment plans, termination summaries, and case closure processes within expected timeframes.
• Create comprehensive treatment plans that reflect the clients’ needs with goals that are measurable and attainable. 
• Utilize a strengths-based and trauma informed practice to help families recognize and work through issues that have been identified.
• Demonstrate an inclusive practice both in the office and in the field to support a diverse and accepting culture.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that shares your passion for children and families.
• Maintain clinical licensure.
• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly supervision, weekly case conferences, staff meetings and training events, fundraising events for both agencies, and other meetings.

 
Requirements:

• Clear and active LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LCSW-R license for New York State.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and collaboration skills.
• A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and as a team member.
• Self-motivated to quickly build rapport with clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word, and Zoom.
• Steady, reliable internet and a dedicated space for working remotely, if applicable.
• Must pass all background checks including after hire. 
• Valid Driver's License and reliable personal transportation.
• Must reside in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or St. Lawrence County, NY.

 
Preferences:

• Experience and passion for counseling children and youth a plus!
• Already credentialed to accept insurances a plus!
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to clients post licensure.
• Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records systems.

Family Counseling Service of NNY, Inc., a small, private nonprofit agency, opened in 1958 and was the first to offer mental health counseling for all regardless of ability to pay.  Today its unique shared services approach with the Resolution Center demonstrates its commitment in providing a full spectrum of community services for everyone in one location.  It invests in its staff, technology, programming, and office space to allow its clients a positive counseling experience.  Family Counseling Service accepts most private insurances, offers sliding fee scale pricing for those without insurance or not using insurance, and telehealth options.
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Family Counseling Service of NNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.