Behavioral Health Clinician II

At the J.D. McCarty Center we serve patients 0-21years of age in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient and school settings.  The J.D. McCarty Center is looking for someone who is passionate about working with children, ready to learn and enjoys collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.  The J.D. McCarty Center is a fun, energetic place that is always seeking new and improved treatment strategies and learning opportunities. 

        Salary ranging from: $60,000 to $70,000 per year plus PTO, Insurance, and Retirement benefits.
       Flexible schedule for work- life balance
       Qualifying agency for PSLF loans
       Training provided for specific psychological testing and/or assessments

Responsibilities include:

• Provide psychological inpatient assessments for intellectual, academic, and adaptive functioning.  Completes written psych reports and discharge summaries as required.
• Participates in admission meetings, interim team meetings and discharge meetings.  Documents appropriate information.
• Participates in intake screenings making appropriate referrals and completing documentation used in determining the behavioral appropriateness of the patient for center services.
• Participates in behavior staffing and medical staffing.
• Attends department meetings and participates in committees as assigned. 
• Conducts parent training.
• Develops and conducts in-service training.
• Provides behavioral support to patients attending Camp ClapHans.

Required Education/Experience:
Candidate will have obtained an MS, MA, or M.Ed. in Counseling, Clinical, or School Psychology (including Community, School, Clinical, or Applied Counseling Tracks). Candidate must have coursework in psychological testing to include minimally a graduate course in cognitive assessment (e.g., Wechsler, Stanford Binet) as well as other tests of behavioral adjustment (e.g., BASC), achievement (e.g., WIAT), and adaptive behavior (e.g., Vineland).  Demonstrates ability in administering and interpreting psychological tests and writing psychological evaluations is preferred.  Clinical supervision and training will be provided as necessary. 

Experience in trauma-focused therapies, working with children and adolescents, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities desirable.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance given or Opt Out allowance given with proof of health insurance.
• Optional insurance provided: Vision, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Health, Dental, and Life
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus after 2nd year of employment
• COVID Safety protocols in place to include pre-screening, masks, employee testing when necessary, and use of on-line meetings to limit in-person contact

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym.