Clinical Trainer

New York State Psychiatry Institute•New York, NY

40d•Remote

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position as Supported Employment and Education and Clinical Trainer. The trainer will provide training and technical assistance for OnTrackNY and OnTrackUSA with a strong emphasis on training on the individual placement and support model and how it applies to youth and young adults. OnTrackNY is a statewide initiative designed to provide early intervention services to adolescents and young adults experiencing a newly emerging psychotic disorder. OnTrackUSA provides training and technical assistance to states outside of New York in delivering the OnTrackNY approach to Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). OnTrackNY delivers evidence-based practices through a multi-disciplinary, team-based approach. OnTrackNY training focuses on specific interventions designed to support individuals in their pursuit of social, academic and vocational goals. The philosophies of recovery-oriented services, shared decision making, and equity are essential to this model of care. This is a fully remote position. Incumbent must reside in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut).

Requirements

(3) years of expertise the individualized placement and support model (IPS) for supported employment.
(1) year delivering or supervising the implementation of the IPS model within a team-based approach.
(2) years of experience in CBT, structured behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, family interventions
Master's degree level clinical degree in psychology, social work, or other mental health counseling specialty
(1) year of experience providing training within a mental health setting
(3) years of expertise in recovery-oriented, shared decision making, and team-based approaches

Nice To Haves

At least (1) year of previous experience as an employment specialist assisting people diagnosed with serious mental illness in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment using IPS
Clinical license strongly preferred but not required.
At least (1) year experience with adolescents and young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis is highly desirable.
At least (1) year experience with manualized treatment models.
At least (3) years of experience as a clinician providing recovery-oriented services to adolescents and young adults living with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

Provide training and technical assistance to agency leaders, supervisors, and practitioners on the OnTrackNY model for the Team Leader, Primary Clinician, Supported Employment and Education, and Outreach and Recruitment roles. This training will occur in a variety of formats: face to face regional training sessions, conference calls, on-site consultation visits, on-line meetings, and webinars.
Participate in the development of training materials, including manuals, clinical tools, modules, slide presentations, demonstration videos and other products as needed.
Other tasks as required