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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Employment Type
Temporary

Categories
Healthcare & Medical Office

Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
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