Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 5 pm Salary: $62,500 to $70,000 (depending on licensure) OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES: Facilitate different counseling groups including curriculum development while maintaining an individual caseload. Responsibilities also include collaboration with clinical team and completion of important documentation in compliance with OMH and CARF standards. Professional boundaries and appearance is maintained at all times. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Facilitate Psycho-educational, intensive rehabilitation, counselling, and co-occurring disorder groups; including curriculum development and identifying unaddressed needs in …
Licensed Therapist
Behavioral Consultant- Ph.D or BCBA
Overview Salary: $87,500 for BCBA $90,000 for Ph.D 5,000 Sign On Bonus (Applicable to external candidates only) Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff. The Behavioral Consultant is responsible for providing behavioral consultation, intervention and therapy to individuals as referred by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Behavioral Consultant will provide direction and supervision to …
Peer Specialist
Overview *Starting rate $20/hour* Advocates is seeking talented, open-minded and empathetic Peer Support professionals to help others in their journeys. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Peer Specialists are fully integrated team members who provide individualized services to people receiving services from Advocates Mental Health Division. Peer specialists promote client self determination and decision making …
PBS Clinician
Overview *Salary:$70,000-$83,000* $3,000 Sign- On Bonus (applicable to external candidates only) Rate is dependent on Licensure status If you’re looking for meaningful work, real flexibility, and a culture that truly lives its values — this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. As a PBS Qualified Clinician, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through person-centered, evidence-based clinical practice. You’ll work alongside strong interdisciplinary teams, have autonomy in managing your schedule, and …
Behavior Therapist- RBT Preferred
Overview Rate: $22-$26/hour *We will pay for you to get RBT certified for this position!* The Behavior Therapist is responsible for implementation of applied behavior analysis educational and treatment programs with individual clients aged 1 to 22 in their home, ABA Center, and within the community, under the direction of the clinical team. A Behavior Analyst will directly supervise the treatment and offer support in implementing the strategies to promote independence across a variety of functional skills. Collect data as …
Direct Service Worker-Female Only
Overview *Starting rate $18.50/hour* Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As a Direct Service Worker, you will work collaboratively on a team to supervise the daily activities of program residents. You will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling to program residents, following individualized plans to increase independence and achieve goals. You will also be responsible for medication management, assisting with …
Co-Response Jail Diversion Clinician
Overview Sign-On Bonus! $3,000 for Clinicians OR $4000 for Clinicians that are either Bilingual or hold an LICSW *Sign on bonus applicable to external candidates only* *$70,000-$75,000* This position embedded in a police agency and co-responds with law enforcement to 911 and calls for services to people in the community who are experiencing a crisis. The CRC must be available to assist officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress, to provide assessments in the community or at …
Direct Service Worker
Overview *Starting rate $18.50/hour* Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As a Direct Service Worker, you will work collaboratively on a team to supervise the daily activities of program residents. You will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling to program residents, following individualized plans to increase independence and achieve goals. You will also be responsible for medication management, assisting with …
Overview Starting rate $16.50/hour The Asleep Overnight Counselor is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all individuals during the night. This includes being available to provide any assistance needed during the night, which will require the need to stay awake at times during this shift, and assisting with morning activities as needed Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas …