The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being.

Position Summary:
The Clinician will conduct mental health assessments, screen for human trafficking concerns, and provide crisis intervention services. Additionally they will be responsible for intake assessments, and will provide weekly therapy to the youth and to facilitate group therapy. The Clinician is also responsible to provide clinical guidance to both the case managers and direct care staff, as needed. They will provide additional professional support at treatment team meetings concerning mental health and behavioral issues.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm or Monday - Friday 10am-6pm with on call responsibilities.

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• The clinician must have at least a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of clinical work experience OR Master's Degree in social work, with clinical experience in the program, or Master's Degree in psychology, social work or mental health counseling. Candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New York.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.

• Must be available to travel within the U.S. for reunifications for exigent circumstances as needed (i.e: separated or extremely traumatized tender aged children).

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Clinical licensure and/or more than two years of clinical experience

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.