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Clinical Therapist - Albuquerque Against Violence
Department:Employment Education and Training
Location:Albuquerque
Salary:Ind. Lic: $2,476.80; Non-Ind. Lic: $2,299.20BW
FT/PT Status:Reg Full Time
Posting Closes:10/25/2024
  

Summary:
MSW or MA degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counseling or closely related field. Must possess a license to practice in the State of New Mexico. Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high standards of morals and speech. Must be able to read, write, understand & speak English.

Job Description:

CLINICAL THERAPIST: Under the direction of the Clinical Director; will provide individual and family therapy services to referred clients.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** M.S.W. or M.A. degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counseling or closely related field. Must possess a license to practice in the State of New Mexico.

Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high standards of morals and speech.

 

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This is a professional position, which requires organizational, and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies.  Strict adherence is required to all regulation concerning confidentiality.

Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required.  Physical and TB Skin test is required upon hire, and may be required intermittently.  Frequent travel is required by employee and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required.

 

Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer.  Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice.  This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):

  1. Will work directly with the Clinical Director in formulating admission and referral policies and procedures.

  2. Will provide client assessment prior to program admission.

  3. Will develop treatment plans for all admitted clients.

  4. Will provide individual therapy services as appropriate.

  5. Will provide Family Therapy as appropriate.

  6. Will document all pertinent information in client files.

  7. Will develop reports as required.

  8. Will provide in-service training for all YDI staff.

  9. Other duties as assigned.

     

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

    Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.