Clinical Services Specialist

CN Guidance and Counseling Services • Hicksville, NY

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About The Position

The Clinical Services Specialist I provides community-based therapeutic intervention for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. The role delivers community-based treatment using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices. The position requires a master's-level education in social work or a related field, such as an MSW or MHC, and application for and maintenance of the highest-level professional licensure upon eligibility.

The specialist assesses clients, helps determine appropriate levels of care, develops and updates treatment plans with clients, delivers mobile clinical substance use services, and provides crisis intervention and stabilization when needed. The role also includes maintaining clinical records, coordinating care and discharge planning, participating in team and quality improvement activities, and representing the agency in the community.

Requirements

• Master's-level education in social work or a related field, such as an MSW or MHC.
• Apply for and maintain the highest-level professional licensure upon eligibility.
• One to three years of experience with mental health and substance use disorders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing care in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based clinical visits to assess safety and explore clients' readiness and motivation for treatment of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and make referrals.
• Partner with clients to create and update treatment plans that reflect their choices and preferences and establish appropriate expectations for behavioral health treatment.
• Use evidence-based practices, standardized screening tools, and clinical judgment to assess risk to self, others, or property and deliver mobile clinical substance use services in clients' homes and communities.
• Maintain timely and appropriate clinical case records, including treatment plans and reviews, progress notes, care coordination activities, and documentation of therapeutic interventions for agency, funding, licensing, and billing authorities.
• Assess treatment progress and strengthen clients' understanding of resources for discharge planning and termination processes.
• Implement crisis intervention and stabilization services when needed to prevent or manage decomposition and maintain safe community living.
• Assist clients in understanding fee and insurance responsibilities and in addressing psychological and financial obstacles to payment.
• Use supervision to increase practice skills, improve client services, and maintain accountability to the agency.
• Participate in data collection and reporting as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the agency and the community, representing the agency and promoting its programs at community events, trainings, and forums as needed.
• Participate in clinical team meetings and support other team members, including peer specialists.
• Complete trainings required or requested by the agency or governing entities.
• Perform other support and follow-up functions appropriate to the role and scope of a Social Worker in accordance with agency standards.
• Facilitate sharing of applicable data with clients to support partnered decision-making and keep them informed of progress.
• Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in refresher training as needed.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture that respects employees' strengths, views, and experiences.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including a $0 deductible Platinum Plus plan with 90% employer-provided benefit.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Legal plan.
• Dependent Care Expense Account.
• Life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• HRA.
• Training programs, including a mentorship program.
• Potential eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Employee perks and discounts, including Broadway shows.
• 5 personal days, 10–20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 company-paid holidays yearly.

What This Job Offers

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