Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

**Offering a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for LCSW or LCSW-R**

The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County, a mental and behavioral health clinic located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley is seeking candidates for Outpatient Therapist at our Gloversville, NY location. The organization, founded in 1976, works with individuals, children, and families throughout a six-county area with focus on clients in the Fulton and Montgomery County region. Over the past 45 years, the organization has built deep roots with community partners and become a trusted source for support, focusing on the individual empowerment of clients.

LCSW

As a LCSW you will be providing individual, family, and group therapy for our clients who range in age from 5 years and up. On-site medical providers work in collaboration with therapists to ensure clients’ best understand their mental health, medication, and individual treatment plans.

Schedule: 40-hr work week scheduled Monday-Friday during hours of operation

Ideal candidates for the position will have the following:

• New York State licensed LCSW, LCSW-R required
• LMSW candidates within 3-months of LCSW testing date will be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional mental health experience preferred
• Excellent clinical skills with the ability to treat all DSM 5 mental health disorders in a manner consistent with ethical and proven therapy techniques
• Cleared and maintain verification under mandated criminal background screenings for all Federal and State Agency regulations
• Patience, empathy, and strong desire to help others with an understanding of socio-economic factors in client care
• Ability to work in a team culture with a collaborative focus on care
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong computer skills and ability to effectively complete electronic health records (EHR), including required OMH documentation, safety, and treatment plans

A Culture of Care

The Family Counseling Center creates a culture of care for our clients and for our staff. This includes generous benefits packages, staff engagement activities, and continuing education opportunities. Supervision is focused on meeting both the therapists goals and the best care of their clients.

The organization’s newly renovated and expanded building was designed with client and staff comfort at its core. The Agency offers crisis supports, an on-site pharmacy for both client and staff use, resource connections, client advocates, and other services to provide the tools of overall wellbeing.

Learn more about our corporate culture here: https://www.thefamilycounselingcenter.org/why-join-us/

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Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Valid and active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a strong commitment to cultural competency.
• Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Benefits

Health and Voluntary Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• $10,000.00 employer paid life insurance plan
• 401(k) with an employer match program
• Longevity Incentives
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• FSA (Flex Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Competitive salary
• Continuing education opportunities

Educational benefits include:

• NHSC loan forgiveness program under the Agency site certification (HRSA Score 16)
• $2,400.00 annual Agency contribution for CME/CEU coursework