Hybrid School Health Therapist - Liberty, NY - Full Time or Part Time (SIGN-ON BONUS!) ID-5604

January 3, 2025

Summary

PM Pediatric Care is seeking their next creative, proactive dynamic therapist (LMSW, LCSW). At PM Pediatric Care we are seeking a candidate for our School Health team that is flexible and comfortable with ever moving parts. The candidate is comfortable working with students from k-12. Within their therapeutic modalities, they are familiar with CBT, DBT, MI and always comes from a strength-based client centered approach. Our next therapist will posse the skills such as solution focused, problem solving, and ready to be their own as well as the programs cheerleader and ambassador.

The mission of our School Health Program is to deliver high-quality health care to students that is accessible, convenient, and affordable for all. As a School Health Behavioral Therapist, you will provide direct therapeutic services to students within our partner school districts, including assessments, brief evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning.

**This is a hybrid position in Liberty, NY - required to be on site once per week or every other week**
**Open to part time or full time**
**Full Time: Monday - Fridays; open to flexible schedule, one or two evenings required**

*Salary: For Full Time, the pay range for this position is $65k - $80k (depending on licensure & experience) + medical benefits + PTO

*Sign-on bonus available for full time hires: $2,000 (prorated for part time)*

Spanish speaking highly encouraged to apply, but not required.

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Description

Provide in person & virtual consultation and solution focused therapeutic interventions for students in grades K-12
Provide in person & virtual consultation crisis intervention services for students in grades K-12
Provide culturally relevant counseling and treatment
Collaborate with care management team to identify and support transition services
Participate in trainings, meetings, and other activities with PM Pediatrics School Health team and school officials
Maintain weekly scheduled therapy appointments.
Complete required documentation and paperwork including clinical assessments, treatment planning, and updating of patient medical records within of 24 hours of patient visits.
Participate in recruitment, outreach, and community engagement
Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to patients.
Assist in developing local promotional material and engage in referral partnerships.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology and/ or Counseling; or a related field required
Relevant therapist license in the state(s) practicing (LCSW or LMSW)
Experience with pediatric and adolescent patients required
Experience providing teletherapy to children and adolescents preferred
Ability to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based practices.
Prior school-based mental health experience preferred
Bilingual speaking preferred, but not required (proficiency in Spanish a plus)