Social Worker Job at Racker in Town of Ithaca

Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Racker

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Racker

Overview

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 10 1/2 month schedule. Potential for 12 month position.
• School Calendar and Summers Off

Overview

Racker is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Day Treatment Counselor (Social Worker) to join our team in providing critical support to students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with students in a school environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that include partners within the BOCES program.

Position Details:

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 10 1/2 month schedule. Potential for 12 month position.
• School Calendar and Summers Off
• Location: TST BOCES, Warren Rd, Ithaca
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive, milieu-based mental health services to students facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Offer individual and group counseling to a caseload of 8-10 students, fostering emotional growth and well-being.
• Engage in weekly individual and group clinical supervision for continuous professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, and families, ensuring a compassionate and collaborative approach to mental health care.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Licensing criteria: LCSW/LMSW, LMSW eligible, or licensure in LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT.
• A strong commitment to working with students with mental health needs in a school setting.
• Empathy and a passion for supporting the emotional well-being of children and adolescents.
  
  

Why Work at Racker?

• Competitive salary: $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience (pro-rated from $50,000-$60,000 annualized)
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare options, paid sick time, and paid vacation during school breaks.
• Continuing education funding and time off to work towards your LCSW.
• Retirement investment with employer match.
• 20% discount on childcare services for full-time staff.
  
  

This position is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while advancing their career in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about working with students with mental health needs, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our caring, dedicated team!

#ChildrensMentalHealth

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive treatment program for each assigned student that will enhance their social, emotional and behavioral functioning in school, at home and in the community and which reflects the perspectives of the student, family and other involved supports. The program will reflect The Centers’ values as defined in the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct.
• Provide individual and group therapy to students
• Act as a case manager to coordinate treatment goals
• Provide crisis intervention support to students in need
• Complete assessments that are recommended for improved diagnostic understanding, treatment planning and immediate crisis intervention
• Offer and deliver a full continuum of family support and therapy services and keep families fully informed on their child’s progress
• Gather and share treatment-related information with team members
• Maintain open and direct communication with team members and negotiate and resolve differences
• Engage and participate in clinical supervision
• Complete all documentation per Office of Mental Health and program guidelines
• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling for School Success or the Executive Director
  
  

Qualifications

• LCSW/LMSW, LMSW eligible, or licensure in LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT.
• Experience with children & adolescents preferred
  
  

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -

"A world where all people know they belong."

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Racker by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Social Worker” roles.

Family and School Engagement Social Worker

Ithaca, NY $45,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago

Residential Case Manager Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services

Social Work Case Manager LMSW/LCSW – Emergency Department, Maternal Child Health

Ithaca, NY $71,760.00-$107,120.00 1 month ago

Counselor Therapist - Black Student Community Liaison

Ithaca, NY $78,418.00-$95,692.00 1 week ago

Ithaca, NY $60,000.00-$65,000.00 2 hours ago

Social Worker LCSW/LMSW- Fee for Service

Ithaca, NY $52,000.00-$60,000.00 2 hours ago

Addictions Counselor 1 (Hourly) (Van Dyke ATC)

Watkins Glen, NY $36.76-$36.76 3 weeks ago

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time Days Flex

Watkins Glen, NY $39.11-$39.11 3 weeks ago

Program Director CARS Withdrawal and Stabilization

Ithaca, NY $83,200.00-$87,360.00 1 month ago

Ithaca, NY $100,000.00-$138,000.00 2 weeks ago

Manager, Social Services - Resident Care Facility - Full Time

Licensed Master Social Worker (Hourly) (Van Dyke ATC)

Ithaca, NY $80,080.00-$107,120.00 1 week ago

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Montour Falls, NY $25.00-$28.00 10 months ago

Lansing, NY $86,681.00-$109,650.00 3 weeks ago

Ithaca, NY $80,080.00-$107,120.00 6 days ago

Montour Falls, NY $34.00-$36.00 6 months ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Hourly) (Van Dyke ATC)

RN/LMSW-Case Manager-Evening Emergency Room

Ithaca, NY $80,080.00-$107,120.00 5 days ago

Licensed Clinical Therapist- TompkinsCounty Whole Health Dept.

Ithaca, NY $2,159.90-$2,159.90 1 month ago

Montour Falls, NY $38.00-$48.00 5 months ago

Ithaca, NY $77,209.60-$100,006.40 1 week ago

Ithaca, NY $77,209.60-$100,006.40 1 month ago

Physical Therapist, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr