Social Worker
Jennifer Temps is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Worker for a short-term leave coverage assignment in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working in a school-based, interdisciplinary setting and making a meaningful impact on children and families.
Your Tasks
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 6 children in the interdisciplinary treatment program
- Participate in admissions with the child, family, physician, and school liaison
- Provide weekly individual therapy
- Provide daily group therapy
- Provide family therapy and crisis intervention as needed
- Facilitate transition meetings for students on caseload, including family and school stakeholders
- Coordinate with participating schools and community agencies
- Function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings
- Advocate for youth and families to obtain community-based supportive services
- Maintain timely and accurate medical record documentation
- Support discharge planning and complete discharge follow-up
- Collaborate with school liaisons throughout Dutchess County to support referral and screening processes
Our requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- New York State Social Work license required
- Prior experience providing therapy to children and families
- Experience with crisis intervention, case coordination, and discharge planning
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a school-based, behavioral health, or child-focused treatment setting
- Experience facilitating group therapy
- Familiarity with community resources and school systems in Dutchess County
- Strong communication skills with families, school personnel, and outside providers
What awaits you with us
Pay Range: $38 – $45 per hour (depending on experience)
Weekly pay
Direct deposit
Medical insurance options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
New York Secured Choice Saving Plans (retirement)
- This assignment is expected to last approximately 6 months
- This is a great opportunity for a clinician seeking meaningful short-term work in a structured, team-based setting
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