Psychotherapist-Better Beginnings - Part-Time, $31/hour

Overview

Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities

The Better Beginnings Psychotherapist will provide professional psychotherapy and case management services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide psychotherapy with the parent and child in the home, office and community as appropriate.
• Provide prescriptive treatment including family, marital, individual and group psychotherapy by assessing, creating, and implementing therapeutic plans to assigned clients.
• Collaborate with other service providers and make referrals as needed to appropriate complimentary services.
• Complete and submit all required written documentation according to program mandates.
• Maintain caseload according to program standard.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and participate in all mandated program activities.
• Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities of Onondaga County policies and procedures.
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This Position Is Part Time At 17.5 Hours A Week. Pay For This Poistion Starts At $31.00 Per Hour

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

• Degree/Permit and/or license in Master in Counseling, Masters in Mental Health, Masters in Social Work and Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy required
• with up to two (2) years experience providing therapeutic mental health services to adults, young children, and/or families preferred but not mandatory.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills;
• specialized training or coursework related to position.

Licenses/Certificates/Clearances: 

• Professional/Provisional license or permit in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling. 
• Valid NYS Driver's License,
• Registered & Insured Vehicle
• Clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Registry. 
• Clearance from the Office of Mental Health.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
• Mobility sufficient to work in an office environment.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment including machines.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.