Pre-Licensed Therapist – School-Based

Pre-Licensed Therapist – School-Based
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Brentwood, NYPart-Time | 30hrs/week, Mon-Fri 1:00PM-7:00PMSalary: $57,000/yrFamily Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), founded in 1977, benefits and proudly supports more than 5,500 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.We are hiring a Pre-Licensed Therapist to provide mental health support to children and adolescents in a school-based setting. This part-time role is perfect for someone early in their therapy career who wants hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed professionals.What You'll Do:Provide individual, family, and group counseling to students using evidence-based practicesPerform assessments and help develop Initial Treatment Plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support PlansLead therapy groups and offer individualized supportive counselingParticipate in team meetings and coordinate care with schools and familiesMaintain accurate, timely clinical documentationWork under the supervision and license of a FREE clinical professionalWhat You'll Need:Master's degree in a human services fieldAt least 1 year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnosesValid driver's licenseMust obtain LMHC or LMSW licensure within 6 months of hireStrong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skillsThe day-to-day demands of this role require an extreme level of patience and de-escalation that may not align with your personal strengths or current coping strategies.Working with this demographic involves dealing with high-provocation situations, which could easily compromise your own progress and stability.Pre-Licensed Therapist, for immediate consideration, apply now!For almost five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), has proudly supported more than 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities to realize their full potential, with recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. xzbcwsv All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.