CLINICIAN-LICENSED-LMSW

Citizen Advocates, Inc.•Malone, NY

138d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Clinician-Licensed maintains a client caseload and, with support from a clinical supervisor, identifies goals and objectives to improve clients’ emotional, social, and daily functioning. The role provides mental health and/or substance use counseling, crisis services, and connections to community resources while supporting person-centered care and client choice. The position is full-time in Malone, New York, with occasional travel for meetings and possible home visits. Hours and schedules may vary based on company needs and workload; the schedule is provided by the manager.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.
Licensed eligible.
If licensed, track and maintain professional licensure status.
Continuing professional education is required.
Competencies include decision-making, collaboration, results orientation, communication, technical capacity, teamwork, thoroughness, flexibility, crisis management, time management, emotional intelligence, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with mental health and substance use populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessments covering clients’ problems, strengths, preferences, and cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
Assist clients in creating and maintaining person-centered treatment plans.
Attend weekly staff meetings, treatment teams, and supervision.
Complete required documentation in the EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.
Empower clients and encourage their choice in matters affecting them, showing sensitivity to choices related to racial, cultural, and ethnic heritage and sexual orientation.
Link clients with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals, and identifying unmet needs.
Provide crisis management services to clients and families by appointment or on a walk-in basis.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans in collaboration with clients, their families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use.
Collaborate with local agencies, including DSS, Probation, and Drug Court.
Complete urine drug screens on clients.
Comply with OMH, OASAS, New York State, and federal regulations, laws, and ethical guidelines.
Track and maintain professional licensure status if licensed.
Complete continuing professional education.