Adolescent Mental Health Clinician - Commonpoint Queens
Little Neck, NY 11362
About the Job
Part-time (20 hours per week) Mental Health Clinician (Adolescent Clinic)
CAPE is an article 31 outpatient mental health clinic offering individual, group and family therapy. CAPE clinicians have the opportunity to work with individuals throughout the lifespan from different backgrounds and communities. Although CAPE has historically specialized in work with older adults, we recently began working with adolescents (from age 12 years old ) and adults from the age 21. CAPE has partnered with the Department for the Aging to operate several satellite clinics throughout the borough of Queens. Clinicians within these satellite programs have the unique opportunity to work at Older Adult Centers to provide clients with individual therapy, clinical groups, and social recreational activities in their own communities. Commonpoint Queens values continued growth within our employees. We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers and there are scholarship funds available for full-time employees pursuing advanced education. Staff members at Commonpoint Queens are also eligible for free pool and gym membership, discounted child care programs and the opportunity to participate in agency activities for little to no cost. We have a good benefit package as well as some flexibility between working at the main clinic, satellite office and home.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
- Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services at the Adolescent clinic serving teens and young adults ages 12-20, in-person and telehealth psychotherapy appointments. These services include intake assessments as well as ongoing individual, family, and group treatment.
- Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.
- Perform required screenings; and follow up with referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated.
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of teens and young adults in the community.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED
- LCSW license (LMSW with experience will be considered)
- Experience providing psychotherapy individually and in groups
- Interest and competence in working with teens and young adults
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
- Salary based on degree and experience (Between $28 and $36/hour-20 hour/week
- Flexibility in working in a hybrid model.
- Regular supervision by an experienced LCSW provided.
- We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Natalie at nwilson@commonpoint.org
Source : Commonpoint Queens
