Clinician

ABBOTT HOUSE•Village of Irvington, NY

7d•$67,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician prepares goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, provides group and individual counseling, trains staff, and supports program enrichment. The role provides clinical guidance to Case Managers and Socio therapist staff and offers professional support in treatment team meetings concerning mental health, behavior management, and the welfare of program youth. The Clinician coordinates and provides counseling to address youth behavior, concerns, and progress in relation to overall biopsychosocial functioning, and oversees and carries out assigned therapeutic requirements. The position includes crisis intervention and de-escalation, intake and assessment of safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of a child’s arrival, weekly individual counseling, ongoing individual support, and documentation of social, medical, and educational information. The Clinician maintains clinical records and progress notes, submits monthly updates, and participates in weekly treatment team meetings to provide mental health and educational updates. Some flexibility is required for evening hours. The position frequently involves office work in an environment with moderate noise, which may occasionally increase due to participants yelling or screaming. Physical demands include standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, communicating, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role may involve lifting and pushing or pulling varying amounts of force. The Clinician must use a computer and office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and scanners, and must communicate fluently in English, including written communication.

Requirements

Master’s-level qualification with LMSW or LMHC.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in child welfare.
Knowledge of child welfare and child protective services.
Experience with Evidence-Based Models.
Strong clinical, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate trainings.
Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
Valid mental health provider license.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide individual and group counseling to address youth behaviors, concerns, and progress in relation to overall biopsychosocial functioning.
Oversee and carry out assigned therapeutic requirements for the program.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary.
Perform initial intake and assess safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of a child’s arrival and onward.
Use positive child-management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
Reinforce positive behavior with healthy, positive incentives while maintaining appropriate boundaries with children.
Provide weekly individual counseling and ongoing individual and crisis intervention to youth.
Gather and properly document necessary social, medical, and educational information for each child.
Maintain clinical records and progress notes and submit monthly updates.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and provide mental health and educational updates.
Provide clinical guidance to Case Managers and Socio therapist staff.
Participate in treatment team meetings and provide professional support concerning mental health, behavior management, and the welfare of program youth.
Provide staff training and contribute to program enrichment.
Perform other related duties as required.