Behavioral Health Clinician

Together for Youth•Middletown, NY

2d•$75,500 - $79,000•Onsite

About The Position

Together for Youth is hiring a licensed clinician to provide clinical and community-based support to children, youth and families. The clinician assesses needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides individual and family counseling and therapeutic groups using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. The role focuses on building relationships, recognizing family strengths, developing practical skills, and helping children and families apply treatment goals in everyday life. Services are delivered in community-based settings and may include skill-building, case management, psychiatric supports, and CFTSS and CORE services. The clinician maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, follows agency, regulatory and payer requirements, and coordinates with families, colleagues, providers and community partners. The position is based at the Middletown Office in Middletown, New York, with travel of up to 50%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with evening availability expected based on the needs and schedules of the children and families served. Annual compensation is $75,500 for candidates with at least two years of post-licensure child welfare experience and $79,000 for candidates with at least five years of that experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or a related clinical field.
Current New York State professional license as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT.
At least two years of post-licensure child welfare experience.
Experience providing clinical services to children, youth and families.
Understanding of trauma-informed, evidence-based and family-centered approaches to care.
Ability and willingness to provide services in community-based settings.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

A clinical approach that recognizes the strengths of children and families, not only their challenges.
Ability to build trust with young people and families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Comfort balancing clinical judgment, documentation, regulatory requirements and the realities of community-based work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Flexibility and creativity when traditional approaches are not enough.
Willingness to meet families where they are, both literally and figuratively.
Commitment to helping children and families develop skills and supports that continue beyond treatment.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with children, youth and families and create a safe, supportive environment for identifying challenges, recognizing strengths and working toward goals.
Use evidence-based assessment tools and clinical judgment to complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual and family counseling and therapeutic groups using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Help children and youth develop practical skills related to treatment goals, independence, stability and well-being.
Help families understand and respond to behavioral health needs and strengthen relationships and supports around the child.
Provide services in community-based settings where they can have the greatest impact.
Provide skill-building, case management and psychiatric supports to help youth and families put treatment goals into practice.
Deliver CFTSS and CORE services consistent with identified treatment needs, medical necessity requirements and applicable program standards.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure services meet agency, regulatory and payer requirements.
Collaborate with families, colleagues, providers and community partners to coordinate support for each child.