Description

　　Wediko NY is seeking a School-Based Clinician. The School-Based Clinician works in the Bronx at the Theater Arts Production Company School(TAPCO), a 6 th -12th grade arts-based Community School.

　　The School-Based Clinician is responsible for the delivery of age-relevant program activities and direct services, outreach, and paperwork for billing and clinical purposes and will support facilitation of professional development workshops. The School-Based Clinician will report to the Site Manager and/or Clinical Program Manager.

　　The School-Based Clinician position is a 10-month position (September -June), 40 hours per week, and will be supervised by the Site Manager. The salary range is $46,500-$51,000 .

　　How You'll Be Making a Difference

　　Responsible for a caseload of students, including maintaining attendance and educational progress, providing students and families with continuous feedback and resources to meet the needs and ensure academic success

　　Provides individual and group counseling to students on a weekly basis

　　Supports and co-facilitates classroom sessions – Advisory, Side by Side, and/or SEL curriculum

　　Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits

　　Facilitates communication between students, families, and school staff

　　Provides crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support

　　Completes screenings, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and provides referrals

　　Facilitates use of evaluation tools for school-based services

　　Timely completion of required documentation for clinical and billing purposes (EMR Dr. Cloud)

　　Participates in staff meetings and staff development opportunities

　　Collaborates on transdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans to support student progress

　　Participates in PBIS and other multi-tiered systems of supports in the school

　　Occasional evening and weekend hours required (occasional school events, college visits, etc.)

　　Supports the facilitation of professional development workshops for school staff

　　Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with school staff and other school-based partners

　　Represents Wediko in the field via participation or presentations at panels, conferences, meetings, etc.

　　Supports the implementation of the Community School Model

　　Qualifications

　　Advanced degree in mental health/counseling (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed in Counseling, MFT, etc.)

　　Licensed professional strongly preferred

　　Clinical supervision and client contact hours towards independent licensure

　　1-3 years’ experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families

　　Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

　　Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner

　　Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

　　Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings in support of school events

　　Bilingual Spanish preferred

　　What The Home Can Offer You

　　In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

　　Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days

　　Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire

　　Extensive training to new staff

　　Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year

　　403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

　　Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

　　And more!

　　Valuing Diversity

　　We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)