Job Description
Saratoga Center for the Family, a non-profit with our main offices located in Saratoga Springs, has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and committed therapist in our school based program at Mechanicville School District. A school-based therapist is a 10 month position that follows the school based calendar, mirroring the school schedule with some additional afternoon appointments for parents as well as 25 days of employment during the summer school vacation. Client base presents with a variety of concerns including victims of abuse and violence, trauma, families with parenting concerns, general anxiety and depression and behavioral problems. Experience with treatment of trauma, sexual abuse, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and School based Mental Health experience preferred.
This role supports students and their families, as an employee of Saratoga Center for the Family in a school based position, fulfilling the following responsibilities: · Provide individual and family psychotherapy · Be responsible for initial mental health evaluations · Collaboration with families, school staff, and outside providers · Complete all necessary paperwork
Why Saratoga Center for the Family?
· School based position follows the school calendar with 25 days of work during the summer months. · Weekly clinical supervision · Cohesive work environment · Small staff · Referrals are supplied · Minimal paperwork · Paid trainings
Requirements: