Licensed Mental Health Professional

About the role

Work with the CN Guidance Youth ACT Team to deliver services to youth who are diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and their identified families, whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate treatment to Youth and their families. Services include but are not limited to Assertive Engagement, Case Management, Assessment, Child and Family Services Planning, Individual, group, and/or Family Counseling/therapy, Family Psychoeducation, Individual Psychoeducation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Crisis Intervention Services, Vocational/Educational Services.
• Maintain case records and complete documentation on time and in compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Provide direct, face-to-face and/or collateral services to recipients either in the Youth ACT Office or in the community.
• Assist recipients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
• Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Participate in staff development and provide staff supervision and training.
• Engage in agency-wide trainings and work groups as well as NYS-specific training on and for the Youth ACT model.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Must be willing to transport clients in an agency vehicle on an as needed basis.
• Aid in planning for community integration trips with Youth ACT Recipients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with Limited Permit
• Two years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Masters level).
• Competency in substance abuse, family support, or vocational/educational rehabilitation with at least one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment.

Skills

• Culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate treatment
• Assertive Engagement, Case Management, Assessment, Child and Family Services Planning
• Individual, group, and/or Family Counseling/therapy, Family Psychoeducation, Individual Psychoeducation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Crisis Intervention Services, Vocational/Educational Services
• Data management and documentation
• Transportation of clients
• Community integration planning

Benefits

• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Employee perks and discounts to Broadway shows and more
• Personal Days, Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Company Paid Holidays

Pay

$34.34 - $41.21 per hour

Schedule

Available (along with other members of the Youth ACT Team) on an as needed basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including responsibility for periodic after-hours coverage on the phone and in person as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Employee perks and discounts to Broadway shows and more