RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW, LMHC, MSW-LP, MHC-LP)
Family Services Inc.·Town of Poughkeepsie, New York
Family Services Inc.·Town of Poughkeepsie, New York
Provide group and individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments for incarcerated individuals within the RESTART program. Develop transition plans and coordinate with community-based providers to ensure continuity of care upon release.
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.
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.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%. Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year). Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off. Group term life and long-term disability insurance. Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D). Supplemental insurance through Aflac. Employee assistance program (EAP). Pet insurance.
Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.
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Values: Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others. Integrity – Being honest and dependable. Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge. Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets. Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement. Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives. Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness. Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.
Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.
Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.
We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and a valid NYS license (LMSW or LMHC). Experience with justice-involved populations is preferred, and candidates must pass all required background checks.
Market context
In New York, roles serving justice-involved populations are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine clinical training with familiarity with reentry and compliance settings. This position requires a master’s degree and a valid NYS LMSW or LMHC license, so applicants should confirm licensure status and background-check readiness before applying. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster.
