Job Details
A school in Westchester County is currently seeking a new LMSW or LMHC to join their growing team!
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Contract to Hire
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8:15am to 4:15pm
Responsibilities:
The LMSW or LMHC will:
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's functional, behavioral, emotional needs.
- Develops, implements and supports data collection systems for students across academic, community and campus life areas as relevant and necessary.
- Analyze data and progress of students regarding their ongoing functional, behavioral and emotional needs.
- Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs.
- Collaborates, develops and implements, including training of personnel, in behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, others) to support implementation and to improve behavioral outcomes for our students.
- Works with the students in their environment, requiring flexible clinical processes and scheduling requiring 'after hours' and occasional week-end availability.
Qualifications:
- A New York State License or license eligible, and is in good professional standing
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work is required
- At least 2-5 years' experience in conducting mental health/behavioral assessments, evaluations and interventions
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience is a plus