Clinician, Home Based Foster Care

Albany-New Karner-NPCS - Albany, NY 12203

• Salary Range: $55,016.00 - $72,800.00
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level:
  Masters
• Travel Percentage:
  Up to 50%
• Category:
  Nonprofit - Social Services

Clinician, Home Based Foster Care

Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals with Limited Permit are eligible for a $2500 retention bonus!

Licensed Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals are eligible for a $7500 retention bonus!

As a Clinician, you will coordinate and complete client assessments, in collaboration with the child, family, legal guardian, law guardian, psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, educators, childcare staff, and other providers to prepare, implement and monitor a comprehensive, permanency-focused case plan for children in the Home-Based Foster Care Setting. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and will work onsite and in the community.

• Assess children/Families at intake to complete a comprehensive mental health assessment to create a diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan for recommended service needs.
• Meet and communicate with biological families, guardians, foster families, and case workers.
• Provide therapeutic services to identified children/Families based on treatment plan recommendations.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to monitor ongoing progress of children and families and update treatment plans.
• Work with referring and collateral agencies, prepare reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain Clinical case records observing Agency, OMH, and other state mandates.
• Diligently plan for discharge/permanency, at the time of admission.
• Communicate with your client and treatment team.

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health field required.
• One year of related experience required.
• Professional licensure required, Limited permits accepted: LMSW with 3 years experience, LMHC‑D, LMFT‑D, LCAT, LCSW.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Free training/CEU opportunities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.