*$2,000 Spanish fluency add-on bonus available*
Summary: School-based therapist position; working with children grades preK-12 depending on placement; full-time job; M-F 8am-4pm; weekly supervision provided; caseload of 25-30 clients; opportunities for trainings through the Office of School Health and internally at ABC.
About ABC
The Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986.
ABC currently has therapist positions available at the following 3 sites:
- PS 206, Jose Celso Barbosa (grades 3-8) 508 E 120th St, New York, NY 10035
- Murry Bergtraum High School (grades 9-12) 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038
- PS X114 (grades PreK-5) 1155 Cromwell Ave, Bronx, NY 10452
The ideal candidate will provide weekly therapy for students in the school and collateral work with families. The candidate will work independently in the school to build the caseload and create relationships with school supports. Schedule is 8-4 pm Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities of the school-based therapist:
- Accepting referrals and conducting intakes
- Providing individual therapy, with the potential for family/dyadic sessions as needed
- Attending school meetings and collaborating with the other school support staff
- Facilitating collateral contact with school staff and families of students on the caseload
- Maintaining timely documentation in an electronic medical database, including session notes and treatment plans
- Providing crisis intervention as needed
Qualifications of the school-based therapist:
- Valid license in New York as an LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LCAT (also able to accept MSW with permit)
- Experience providing mental health services to children in a clinical setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish desired but not required
- Comfort using technology and documenting in an electronic health system
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational, time-management, written and communication skills
Perks of Working at ABC:
- Full time W-2 position with full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elective benefits
- Independent, flexible schedule
- Trainings opportunities for professional development
- Friendly, warm work environment
- Continued administrative and clinical growth under the direction of our senior level staff
- Be a part of a local organization with a strong community presence
- For eligible borrowers, ABC is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit organization
Salary is commensurate with licensure as follows (NOT including $2,000 Spanish bonus):
- MSW with limited permit: $48,500/year
- LMSW: $53,500/year
- LCSW: $58,500/year
We would love to meet YOU (remotely)!
EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,500.00 - $58,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- School Therapists & School-Based Clinicians: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- MSW with permit (Preferred)
- LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LCAT (Preferred)
Work Location: In person