Physician / New York

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:
•  Provide clients with individual and group therapy
•  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:
•  Bachelor's Degree
•  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:
•  Bilingual (English & Spanish)