School Health Therapist - Commack, NY - Hybrid Part Time - PM Pediatric Care : Job Details

Summary

PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Hybrid School Health Behavioral Therapist (LCSW, LICSW, LMSW, LMHC) to provide in person & virtual mental health services to elementary, middle, and high school students.

The mission of our School Health Program is to deliver high-quality health care to students that is accessible, convenient, and affordable for all. As a School Health Behavioral Therapist you will provide direct therapeutic services to students within our partner school districts, including assessments, brief evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning.

**This is a Hybrid position located in Commack or North Babylon**

*Pay range: $40.00/hour LMSWs; $43.00/hour LCSWs*

*Schedule: several weekdays within the hours of 2:00pm - 9:00pm or Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm; Needing a commitment of 16-30 hours per week with 1/2 of the hours on site, the other 1/2 fully remote*

Description

• Provide virtual consultation and solution focused therapeutic interventions for students in grades K-12
• Provide virtual consultation crisis intervention services for students in grades K-12
• Provide culturally relevant counseling and treatment
• Collaborate with care management team to identify and support transition services
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and other activities with PM Pediatrics School Health team and school officials
• Maintain weekly scheduled therapy appointments.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork including clinical assessments, treatment planning, and updating of patient medical records within of 24 hours of patient visits.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and community engagement
• Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to patients.
• Assist in developing local promotional material and engage in referral partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology and/ or Counseling; or a related field required
• Relevant therapist license in the state(s) practicing (LCSW, LICSW, LMSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT)
• Experience with pediatric and adolescent patients required
• Experience providing teletherapy to children and adolescents preferred
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds
• Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based practices.
• Prior school-based mental health experience preferred
• Bilingual speaking preferred, but not required (proficiency in Spanish a plus)

Compensation:

Compensation Dependent Upon Location and Experience

The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.