Clinical Family Navigator - Center For Autism And Developing Brain (cadb) - Lmhc / Lmsw

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

White Plains, New York, USA
$76,000-$91,200/annual; not specified; not specifi...
Solution-focused counseling
Supportive psychotherapy
Connecting patients to services
The Navigator provides short-term, solution-focused counseling and support to autistic patients and their families

Job Summary

  • The Navigator provides short-term, solution-focused counseling and support to autistic patients and their families.
  • Connects patients and families to appropriate services across medical, educational, and community settings to enhance quality of life.
  • Educates and empowers families to effectively navigate complex legal, educational, social, and medical systems by providing clear guidance, resources, and practical strategies.

Matching Summary

The Navigator provides short-term, solution-focused counseling and support to autistic patients and their families.

Salary

$76,000-$91,200/Annual; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • solution-focused counseling
  • supportive psychotherapy
  • connecting patients to services
  • family consultation sessions
  • behavioral and systems-level support
  • comprehensive assessments
  • responding to emergency situations

Nice-to-have

  • cultural sensitivity
  • diverse populations
  • empathetic listening
  • respect, belonging, and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work
  • NYS LMHC or LMSW license
  • Limited permit accepted
  • Familiarity with community resources
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience working on a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience with autistic individuals or IDD

Work Rights

Not specified

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