Clinician

ABBOTT HOUSE•New York, NY

7d•$67,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Responsible for the preparation of goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, group counseling, staff training, and program enrichment. Will provide clinical guidance to the Case Managers and Socio therapist staff and participate and provide expert/professional support in treatment team meetings concerning mental health issues and behavior management. They will also provide clinical guidance and professional support in treatment team that concern the welfare of the program youth. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Will coordinate and provide individual and group counseling services in order to address youth’s behaviors, concerns, and progress in reference to overall bio-psychosocial functioning. Responsible for the oversight and execution of all therapeutic requirements for the program, as assigned. Crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary Responsible for performing initial intake and assessment for safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of child’s arrival and onward Utilize positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalations, and physical containment. Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for children while maintaining appropriate boundaries with children at all times. Provide weekly individual counseling to youth and ongoing individual and crisis intervention Gather and properly document all necessary social, medical, and educational information on each child. Maintain clinical records and progress notes and submit monthly updates Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to provide mental health and educational updates Some flexibility is required in terms of evening hours. Any other related duties as required.

Requirements

LMSW Required.
Minimum 5 years clinical experience in child welfare.
Knowledge of child welfare/child protective services.
Experience with Evidence-Based Models.
Strong interest in working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Strong clinical, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate trainings.
Proficiency in Spanish and English both written and oral required.
Valid Mental Health Provider License required

Responsibilities

Preparation of goal-oriented diagnostic assessments
Group counseling
Staff training
Program enrichment
Provide clinical guidance to the Case Managers and Socio therapist staff
Participate and provide expert/professional support in treatment team meetings concerning mental health issues and behavior management
Provide clinical guidance and professional support in treatment team that concern the welfare of the program youth
Coordinate and provide individual and group counseling services in order to address youth’s behaviors, concerns, and progress in reference to overall bio-psychosocial functioning
Responsible for the oversight and execution of all therapeutic requirements for the program, as assigned
Crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
Responsible for performing initial intake and assessment for safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of child’s arrival and onward
Utilize positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalations, and physical containment
Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for children while maintaining appropriate boundaries with children at all times
Provide weekly individual counseling to youth and ongoing individual and crisis intervention
Gather and properly document all necessary social, medical, and educational information on each child
Maintain clinical records and progress notes and submit monthly updates
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to provide mental health and educational updates
Some flexibility is required in terms of evening hours
Any other related duties as required