RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW, LMHC, MSW-LP, MHC-LP)

Title RESTART Program Specialist/ Clinician, LMSW or LMHC Salary $34.00 per hour Supervisor RESTART Program Director Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35 hours per week, Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a one hour lunch break Function Provides group based and individual counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals who are incarcerated in at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center as part of a jail-based team working in the RESTART program. Qualifications A Master's degree in social work (MSW) or mental health counseling (MHC) from a rehabilitative counseling, education, from a school/program recognized and approved by the New York State Department of Education. The candidate must be licensed by the NYS Department of Education as a License Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The license can be provisional/Limited Permit at the outset with the requirement that a permanent license is obtained prior to expiration of provisional license. Experience working in a jail or with a justice-involved population is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. Successful completion of all required background checks for Agency and Dutchess County Sherriff's Office. Position Responsibilities Facilitate and co-facilitate groups for men and women including cognitive behavioral groups (minimum of 4 groups weekly). Provide individual therapy #J-18808-Ljbffr