Social Worker/ Clinician

Social Worker/ Clinician

The Clinician I is responsible for the assessment and delivery of quality mental health care to youth and families.  The Clinician I will work on a team, assessing a youth's/family's needs, and is responsible for developing, assessing and modifying the individual service plan in collaboration with the youth/family and multi-disciplinary treatment team. This position will provide individual and group therapy, including structured and process groups, within a variety of settings (residential, school, community).  The Clinician I will utilize experience, education, age-specific knowledge and cultural competence in order to assess and treat clients to achieve positive and successful outcomes and routinely successfully uses problem-solving skills.  The Clinician I is relied upon as the primary contact for the service plan and is able to expertly and succinctly communicate at all levels both orally and in writing.

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.  NYS Professional License in area of study preferred or must be license eligible upon hire.  1-3 years of experience as a Clinician preferred. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, knowledge and understanding of payment processes for services and regulatory knowledge. 

Valid NY State Driver's License required.  Candidates must meet agency driving and insurance standards.

Minimally requires one of the following licenses (or related limited permit).  Consistent with state professional licensing laws, additional restrictions might apply:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Master Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Resumes can be emailed to btennies@hillside.com.  Please reference the title of the position you are applying for.

Contact Name: Melissa O'Neill