Behavioral Health Clinician

The Jewish Board•Staten Island, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides clinical services in an Article 31 OMH-certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic and CCBHC Demonstration Site. The clinics serve individuals of all ages, families, and support systems in diverse communities. Services use trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially and culturally affirming approaches, including evaluations, individual, group, and family therapy, care coordination, and crisis interventions. The clinician works collaboratively with clients and, as appropriate, family members and community partners to support functioning, hope, and resiliency.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program.
New York State license or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or social work (LMSW).
Experience documenting in electronic health records.
Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Ability to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into computer programs.
Willingness to receive constructive feedback and participate in supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating children or adolescents.
Fluency in a second language.
Experience with tele-mental-health platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments.
Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and family members as appropriate, and review and revise plans to reflect progress and changing needs or goals.
Provide individual, group, family, and collateral treatment, as well as crisis services and interventions.
Practice self-reflection and awareness of how clinical and administrative work affects clients, families, and communities.
Approach work with an anti-racist lens and remain open to continuous learning and growth.
Coordinate care by liaising with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies.
Participate in clinical and staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
Receive constructive feedback.
Maintain documentation according to Jewish Board, regulatory agency, and/or funding-source standards and time frames.
Maintain professional behavior and ethical standards established by the licensing board, relevant professional association, and Jewish Board policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend case conferences as needed.
Maintain a steady and active caseload and meet minimum expectations for kept visits.