Job Description
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT - Rush, NY (#R10142)
Location: Rush, NY
Employment Type: Full-time (3040 hours|week)
Hourly Rate: $40.00 $42.00|hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
Provide critical mental health services to justice-involved youth (ages 1321) at a detention center. Deliver trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation support to promote positive behavioral change during incarceration.
Why Join Us?
~ Competitive Compensation: Industry-leading hourly rates $40.00$42.00|hr
~ Comprehensive Benefits: Sick days, Health insurance, Matching 401k
~ Work Schedule: MondayFriday (3040 hours|week), on-site
~ Caseload: Average of 15 youth per week
~ Professional Growth: Develop specialized expertise in juvenile justice mental health within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications:
~ Education: Masters in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy
~ Licensure: Active NYS license (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)
~ Experience: 3+ years post-licensure; juvenile justice|trauma experience preferred
~ Technical Skills: Crisis intervention, treatment planning
~ Soft Skills: Cultural sensitivity, staff training, collaborative care
~ Bilingual: English|Spanish desirable but not required
Key Responsibilities:
~ Conduct one-on-one sessions with youth (ages 1321) to assess mental health needs and provide therapeutic support
~ Facilitate group sessions on behavioral health topics, coping strategies, and peer support
~ Manage and coordinate care, including referrals and collaboration with internal health services and external agencies
~ Provide consultation to detention center staff regarding youth behavioral health
~ Deliver training to staff on trauma-informed care and best practices for at-risk youth
~ Develop and update policies and procedures related to mental health care within the facility
~ Educate youth on coping skills, behavioral health topics, and rehabilitation strategies
~ Maintain confidential clinical records and documentation in compliance with county and legal standards
~ Collaborate with the Centers health clinic, County departments, and outside agencies for comprehensive care
~ Contribute to ongoing evaluation and improvement of mental health programs and interventions
~ Ensure services comply with federal, state, local, and Monroe County regulations
~ Respond to mental health crises, providing immediate intervention and support
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Private practice, Local area, Immediate start,