Therapist
Therapist
START Children’s Center, Inc. seeks a Therapist for a rewarding position working as part of a dynamic collaborative providing therapy and support to pre-school children and their families.
Position Description: START is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated therapist to participate in a dynamic collaborative to provide services to preschool age children and their families. This person will work with pre-school personnel to support the child’s emotional well-being in order to achieve success in the classroom. The Therapist will connect children and families to outside services as well as provide individual therapy and crisis intervention in the classroom. This position will strive to support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around child’s emotional well-being. This individual will rotate between several school settings within Rensselaer County. The ideal candidate will have experience in child therapy and knowledge of child development. The candidate will work in a supportive team environment; should be able to remain objective; and posses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited academic institution
Pre-employment requirements: Criminal Background check, State Central Registry clearance, a clean driver’s license and car as well as verification of degree.
Benefits: Competitive salary, paid time off, health insurance, 403B retirement, life insurance and on-going training.
Letter of interest & resumes to:
Renee Roman, rroman@startcac.com
START Children’s Center, Inc.
127 Bloomingrove Drive, 2nd floor North
Troy NY 12180
What is START Children’s Center, Inc. START Children's Center is the Child Advocacy Center for Rensselaer County. It was established to provide services that reduce the trauma that children endure due to being a victim of abuse or a witness to violence. The Center is designed in a child-friendly manner that caters specifically to their needs. A focus is also placed on supporting the affected and engaged members of the victim’s family.