Child and Adolescent In Home Therapist - 1007X - Per Diem

This is a Per Diem position for the Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) provider who plays a key role within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) framework. The role provides specialized, community-based clinical services to youth ages 5 through 21 and their families. The Per Diem OLP is responsible for carrying a minimum caseload of five youth and may not exceed nineteen payable hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, direct psychotherapy, and development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide both individual and family therapy, tailored to each youth’s unique needs and circumstances.
• Collaborate closely with caregivers, referring providers, and community supports to promote clinical progress, enhance functioning, and ensure strengths-based care in the home and community.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of childhood psychiatric disorders, including development, clinical presentation, pathology, trauma impacts, and effects on social and occupational functioning.
• Use evidence-based interventions for childhood mental health disorders and remain open to ongoing professional development and training.
• Maintain working knowledge of the children’s mental health system of care, Office of Mental Health (OMH), and available community resources.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments, establish diagnoses, identify strengths and needs, and develop detailed, individualized treatment plans.
• Provide age-appropriate individual and family psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Implement strategies that support cognitive, behavioral, and emotional self-regulation across home, school, and community settings.
• Develop safety and alert plans, provide crisis prevention and post-crisis debriefing, and address family dynamics to reduce future crises.
• Work closely with families and natural supports to reinforce treatment goals and create a supportive environment.
• Offer psychoeducation, parenting skills training, and strategies to strengthen child–family relationships.
• Respect and incorporate cultural norms and strengths, maintaining a non-judgmental, inclusive approach.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar) and ensure adherence to all regulatory standards.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and participate in CFTSS team meetings and training.
• Engage in regular supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Follow all organizational policies, including those related to HR, time management, and operational procedures.
• Complete Mandated Reporter Training and adhere to all confidentiality laws and guidelines.
• Track all paperwork due dates and submit by assigned deadlines.
• Recognize and report suspected and known child abuse.
• Report any potential youth high-risk behaviors/concerns to supervisor and maintain awareness of incident reporting guidelines.
• Maintain required Direct Service Units, schedule client visits, and monitor weekly Direct Service Units.
• Participate in supervisions as scheduled and submit weekly schedule to Supervisor (report any changes as they occur).
• Utilize Paycom to indicate accurate hours worked, track and submit mileage.
• Participate in Division-wide trainings, staff events, and program meetings.
• Attend workshops, conferences, OMH trainings, etc.
• Transport youth with personal vehicle, as needed, and maintain access to a personal vehicle throughout the workday.
• Submit auto insurance policy before expiration date and adhere to agency Safety Policy protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean record, and reliable, insured transportation.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to adverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.