Behavioral Health Clinician

Evidence Based Associates • New York, NY

3d • $69,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team. They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the director, case manager, medical staff, direct support professionals, and programming manager to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth.

Requirements

• License Masters in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population, LCSW, PhD.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of electronic Health record systems or CONNECTIONS preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.
• Aptitude for learning new systems and application software Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice
• Embraces youth-guided family-driven care
• Promotes teamwork
• Takes initiative
• Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration
• Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Solution Focused
• Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice
• Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency
• Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Experience with telemental health platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, psychiatric, medical and recreational services are provided.
• Work closely with the Fair Futures coaches re: vocational/ Educational and housing services
• Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resources
• Engage families and resources in planning for service
• Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community services
• Advocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, medical treatment facility, community members etc. on behalf of the residents
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling both on-site and through telehealth at the 9 SILP units for youth ages 18-21 years.
• Provide support to youth who identify as LGBTQAI+.
• Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members.
• Incorporate DBT skill building into work with youth and their families.
• Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.
• Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.
• Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals.
• Work with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, PHR’s and court reports, in a timely manner.
• Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission.
• Participate in audit preparation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Generous vacation time and 15 paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.
• We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.
• You’ll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit. Earn CEU's with no cost to you!
• Access to our state-of-the-art training institute!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level