Physician​/LMHC​/LMFT

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

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)