$35.71 - $39.56 Hourly
Listed salary range is for fully licensed candidates.
This position has a set schedule each week and operates during SCAP's regular business hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Helping people reclaim the life they deserve
At Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP), we believe in supporting one another as we all work collaboratively towards one common goal - eradicating poverty. By joining our team, you will be joining in the mission to help improve communities, alleviate poverty, and change people's lives. SCAP is an anti-poverty agency dedicated to serving low-income individuals and families who "are in economic, educational or social need.". We recognize the importance of employee satisfaction and will provide you with all the tools you need every step of the way. Here at SCAP, we will provide you with competitive wages, work-life balance, career advancement and an amazing benefits package.
We believe that empowering people is the best way to help families move out of poverty. Come join our team if you're looking to make a positive impact on our local community.
What SCAP offers for you!
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation Time
- Company Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with Company Match!
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental Leave
- AND MORE!
SCAP is looking for NYS licensed therapists (LMHC preferred) to provide mental health services to vulnerable and underserved populations. Here at SCAP, we work every day to address social issues and much more by utilizing Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices. There is a spotlight shining on racial and economic disparities including shrinking the stigma around Mental Health treatment and increasing more equitable access to Mental Health services. SCAP is looking for Therapists to help join the movement and be agents of change.
As a SCAP Therapist you will:
- Be part of an established team of clinicians, live and in person with the possibility of one work from home day a week.
- Be part of a well-established agency without the responsibilities of a private practice or for profit where numbers can count more than you, your work or your clients. As a SCAP therapist you:
- Still get paid regardless if your client is a no-show.
- Do not have to work On-Call.
- Get to work a 35hr week.
- Receive weekly supervision.
General Responsibilities
- Work with each customer to evaluate and determine goals for working together to support the goal of long term employment, housing stability and overall mental health.
- Provide routine individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions. The frequency is determined with each customer and approved and supported by program goals and timelines.
- Facilitate the connection to longer term therapy when needed following program timelines and treatment needed.
- Works as a member of the Behavioral Health team to ensure support for successful outcomes. Communicate efficiently and effectively with team members to plan interventions and document milestones and outcomes. Integrate services working with colleagues throughout the agency, following all protocols established.