New Directions Youth and Family Services
Licensed Clinician
New Directions Youth and Family Services, Lockport, New York, United States
Licensed Clinician – New Directions Youth and Family Services
Position Summary: As a Residential Social Worker (Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner), you will assist young people ages 12–18 and their families through counseling, education, and support. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to set treatment goals, conduct comprehensive assessments, and provide individual, family, and group therapy. You will also address substance use issues, support mental health needs, and provide case management services with a focus on permanency. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, attending court hearings, linking youth and families with community resources, and ensuring that all services meet professional, legal, and agency standards.
Department: 29I Health Facility – provides comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services for children and adolescents. By offering assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, our team helps youth and families build the skills they need to succeed in life and transition toward permanency.
Agency: New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to anti‑racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
Compensation and Benefits Base pay range: $58,548.00 /yr – $64,246.00 /yr
3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays
Medical, dental, and life insurance
401k with up to 3% agency match
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Agency‑provided cell phone and laptop computer
Primarily Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with some flexibility
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years
Additional Details Hours/Schedule: Full‑time, primarily Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed.
Professional Development Opportunities: Ongoing training, supervision, and advanced learning opportunities in trauma‑informed care, permanency planning, and evidence‑based interventions.
Position Specific Duties / Responsibilities
Establish individualized, client‑ and family‑centered treatment goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Conduct comprehensive assessments including risk, trauma, developmental, mental health, and substance use needs
Provide therapy services: individual, family, group, trauma‑informed, and substance use counseling
Deliver psychiatric supports, psychoeducation, and wellness education
Promote skill‑building and connect youth and families with community resources
Provide case‑management services with a focus on permanency and transitions
Prepare reports, petitions, and attend family court as required
Screen adoptive resources, complete home studies, and participate in permanency resource events (e.g., Heart Gallery, Family Finding)
Facilitate youth referrals to agencies or providers and provide aftercare support
Engage youth and families in permanency planning, including safety plans, transition planning, and Lifebook creation
Collaborate with county, courts, schools, and permanency programs as a liaison and ambassador for the agency
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, CSEs, and permanency round tables
Maintain compliance with OCFS, DSS, Family Court, and CSE guidelines and documentation standards
Provide crisis support and partner with families to strengthen engagement and consistent family time
Attend mandatory in‑service training, supervision, and additional trainings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong clinical skills in assessment, therapy, and treatment planning
Experience with youth and families in residential and/or foster care settings
Knowledge of permanency planning, family systems, and trauma‑informed interventions
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
Ability to engage and support families through crisis and long‑term planning
Ability to adapt to change and function effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of relevant community resources and referral systems
Qualifications
Required: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC (or LMHC‑P), Licensed Psychoanalyst, LMSW (under supervision), or Psychiatrist
Preferred: Experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adolescents and families; experience with crisis intervention and substance use treatment
LMSW or LMHC candidates may be considered with the stipulation that licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Completion of all required background checks and trainings:
NYS SCR, SOR, DCJS fingerprinting, SEL, OMIG Medicaid Exclusion
Mandated reporter training
Compliance with NYSED and OCFS guidance
Valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and compliance with agency driving policy
Ability to pass an annual physical per agency health policy (Category 2 classification)
Compliance with agency safety standards and healthy work environment practices
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply. We want to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping future colleagues develop these skills.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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Department: 29I Health Facility – provides comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services for children and adolescents. By offering assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, our team helps youth and families build the skills they need to succeed in life and transition toward permanency.
Agency: New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to anti‑racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
Compensation and Benefits Base pay range: $58,548.00 /yr – $64,246.00 /yr
3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays
Medical, dental, and life insurance
401k with up to 3% agency match
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Agency‑provided cell phone and laptop computer
Primarily Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with some flexibility
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years
Additional Details Hours/Schedule: Full‑time, primarily Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed.
Professional Development Opportunities: Ongoing training, supervision, and advanced learning opportunities in trauma‑informed care, permanency planning, and evidence‑based interventions.
Position Specific Duties / Responsibilities
Establish individualized, client‑ and family‑centered treatment goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Conduct comprehensive assessments including risk, trauma, developmental, mental health, and substance use needs
Provide therapy services: individual, family, group, trauma‑informed, and substance use counseling
Deliver psychiatric supports, psychoeducation, and wellness education
Promote skill‑building and connect youth and families with community resources
Provide case‑management services with a focus on permanency and transitions
Prepare reports, petitions, and attend family court as required
Screen adoptive resources, complete home studies, and participate in permanency resource events (e.g., Heart Gallery, Family Finding)
Facilitate youth referrals to agencies or providers and provide aftercare support
Engage youth and families in permanency planning, including safety plans, transition planning, and Lifebook creation
Collaborate with county, courts, schools, and permanency programs as a liaison and ambassador for the agency
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, CSEs, and permanency round tables
Maintain compliance with OCFS, DSS, Family Court, and CSE guidelines and documentation standards
Provide crisis support and partner with families to strengthen engagement and consistent family time
Attend mandatory in‑service training, supervision, and additional trainings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong clinical skills in assessment, therapy, and treatment planning
Experience with youth and families in residential and/or foster care settings
Knowledge of permanency planning, family systems, and trauma‑informed interventions
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
Ability to engage and support families through crisis and long‑term planning
Ability to adapt to change and function effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of relevant community resources and referral systems
Qualifications
Required: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC (or LMHC‑P), Licensed Psychoanalyst, LMSW (under supervision), or Psychiatrist
Preferred: Experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adolescents and families; experience with crisis intervention and substance use treatment
LMSW or LMHC candidates may be considered with the stipulation that licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Completion of all required background checks and trainings:
NYS SCR, SOR, DCJS fingerprinting, SEL, OMIG Medicaid Exclusion
Mandated reporter training
Compliance with NYSED and OCFS guidance
Valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and compliance with agency driving policy
Ability to pass an annual physical per agency health policy (Category 2 classification)
Compliance with agency safety standards and healthy work environment practices
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply. We want to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping future colleagues develop these skills.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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