Licensed Mental Health Clinician

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide clinical and therapeutic services to children with a range of mental health concerns and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, in the Critical Time Transition Program.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations for assigned individuals on CTI caseloads
• Use professional judgement and training to develop goals for assigned individuals
• Use best practices in performing/implementing counseling services
• Maintain appropriate contact with assigned individuals, their families, guardians, and care managers
• Perform home evaluations, sessions, or training, as needed
• Maintain full caseload; schedule make-up visits for cancellations in order to provide adequate support during time of transition for participant
• Utilize proactive approaches to avert and/or de-escalate crisis situations
• Participate in the staff on-call rotation, providing after-hours support and interventions via phone, as needed
• Provide information and resources regarding diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Participate in in-service programs
• Participate in Agency-wide events, advocacy, and/or, community education
• Provide support to other Agency programs, as needed
• Provide person-centered, quality, services
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards regarding all participant related information
• Follow Agency standards and procedures
• Maintain compliance with applicable program rules and regulations
• Contribute to department and Agency quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as with company policies
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling, required
• Provisionally licensed in NYS (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) and working to obtain licensure, required
• Currently licensed, preferred
• One year of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) match upon hire
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays

Reports to: Director, CTTP | Location: Basile Rowe, East Syracuse, NY 13057 | Pay Rate: $70,720 - $74,880 | Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.