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Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist

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To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist to join its Mental Health Services Department.

  • Title of Position: Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist
  • Position Type: Full Time and Part –Time
  • Pay Range: Based on Experience
  • Location: 37 West 26th Street 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010

Organization/Department/Program:  Delivers mental health treatment services in New Alternatives for Children’s Article 31 Mental Health Clinic Program. Provides individual, collateral, family, and/or group psychotherapy, intake and assessment, and crisis intervention services. Clinic primarily serves children and families involved in the child welfare system. Completes required documentation within prescribed timeframes.  Clinical supervision provided.

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Provides individual, collateral and/or group psychotherapy sessions to clients in NAC’s Mental Health Clinic;
  • Completes intake evaluations;
  • Documents sessions by means of progress notes;
  • Completes required documentation including treatment plans and quarterly treatment plan reviews;
  • Assigned clients, but makes own appointments;
  • Works with the NAC multidisciplinary team, the client’s family, and other service providers as appropriate, to meet treatment goals and assure continuity of care; and
  • Performs all duties in accordance with New York State Office of Mental Health and federal regulations, as well as NAC’s Mental Health Clinic Treatment Program Policy & Procedures Manual.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists or Licensed Psychologist

Required Skills:

  • Prior experience in a community-based outpatient mental health clinic, child welfare clients strongly preferred.
  • CASAC or substance use treatment experience a plus.
  • Bi-lingual strongly preferred (English – Spanish).

How to Apply:

Please indicate the Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist subject line when applying. Please submit cover letter and resume to: hr@nackidscan.org

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

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