Physician / New York / Permanent / LMHC / LMFT Job

A nonprofit services organization in New York is looking to add a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and / or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)to join their growing team in Dutchess County.

About the Opportunity :

• Schedule : Monday to Friday

Hours : 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm (10am to 7pm on either Tuesday or Thursday)

Call : None

Responsibilities :

The LMHC / LMFT will :

Assist with the pre-intake, intake, and screening of new clients into the system and providing information on their psycho-social history

Create a treatment plan for clients, modify on an ongoing basis in reflection of their progress in therapy and prepare them for the completion of their treatment

Develop and implement follow-up studies to determine program effectiveness

Coordinate with appropriate parties on clients treatment (i.e., schools, Social Services, probation department)

Provide clients with information and educational community activities to combat substance abuse, mental health issues

Act as a client advocate and liaison with community resources

Provide training to colleagues on issues related to mental health treatment

Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications :

NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and / or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience providing therapeutic interventions

Solid assessment and documentation skills

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong attention to detail

Highly organized

Desired Skills :