Clinician, Bilingual-Rockland, NY

The Mental Health Association Of Westchester • Valley Cottage, NY

5d • $53,000 - $77,010

About The Position

The MHOTRS Licensed Clinician will offer individual, group, and family services for individuals of all ages and for a full range of behavioral health conditions. Our clinic delivers integrated behavioral health services with a robust team of providers. The Clinician is responsible for the provision of direct clinical services and coordination with other agencies serving the clients. The Clinician will demonstrate particular competence in providing trauma-related care, utilizing evidence-based approaches. The Clinician must possess the ability to engage and affect change through a person-centered model. The Clinician will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. The Clinician will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration. The Clinician will utilize evidence-based practices, embracing trauma-informed and person-centered approaches. The Clinician will demonstrate co-occurring competence to deliver services that are integrated and holistic.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling with clinical experience in the academic program at an accredited school of social work/counseling.
• Must be licensed in New York State, be in good standing, and remain in continuous good standing with the states licensing board: LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or Limited permit.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to document in an electronic health record is required.
• Must be cleared by NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
• Must be cleared by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State Medicaid Exclusion List.
• Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).
• Must maintain clearance by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive direct, clinical services, which may include but are not limited to: assessment and treatment planning, individual, family and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and community consultation and education.
• Document client progress in a timely manner, ensuring records comply with agency policies and regulatory requirements, following established methods and procedures.
• Maintain a full caseload in accordance with agency expectations, with a typical day averaging around 89 client sessions, generally 45 minutes each.
• Identify social determinants of health needs, such as case management, and coordinate with other agencies and community resources.
• Coordinate treatment, including treatment transition with other community agencies and services.
• Participate in program development and in training programs.
• Follow the established clinic policies & procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.
• Other designated or related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees