Clinician, Youth ACT-Tarrytown, NY

Greater Mental Health of New York•Tarrytown, NY

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About The Position

The Clinician provides mobile and community-based mental health services and support to youth in the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The program serves children and youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance throughout Westchester County who are returning home from inpatient or residential settings, are at risk of entering those settings, or have not adequately engaged with or responded to traditional community-based treatment. The multidisciplinary team delivers intensive, coordinated, individualized services and therapeutic interventions to help youth remain successfully in their homes, schools, and communities. The position provides counseling, assessment, treatment planning, psychoeducation, progress monitoring, and crisis support in home and community settings. The Clinician collaborates with the Youth ACT team, school personnel, parents, and external partners, and maintains confidential records in accordance with applicable standards. The role requires a New York State clinical license or eligibility for a limited permit, youth mental health experience or training, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility in working hours. The position is based in Tarrytown, NY, is full-time and exempt, and reports to the Youth ACT Leader. Hours, reporting structure, and location may change according to program needs.

Requirements

Hold a New York State LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT license, or be eligible for a limited permit.
Have a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the agency’s insurance carrier.
Maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
Have specialized training or experience in youth mental health.
Have previous experience providing mental health services to youth.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Be flexible with working hours.
Have strong computer skills, including typing and use of communication, scheduling, and web-browsing tools.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office and database management systems.
Be fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Obtain and maintain applicable regulatory clearances.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; bilingual candidates are eligible for a pay differential.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to Youth ACT participants in home and community settings.
Collaborate with the Youth ACT Team, school personnel, parents, and external partners to assess and address youths’ mental health needs.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and determine treatment goals and intervention strategies.
Develop and implement age-appropriate therapeutic interventions to help youth achieve mental health goals.
Participate in case conferences and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans.
Facilitate psychoeducational workshops and support groups to build mental health awareness and coping skills.
Monitor and evaluate participant progress and adjust interventions as needed.
Maintain accurate, confidential client records in compliance with regulatory requirements and legal and ethical standards.
Provide crisis intervention and support to youth experiencing mental health emergencies on a rotating 24-hour basis.
Stay informed about best practices and evidence-based interventions in youth mental health.
Meet program productivity standards and participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Use agency vehicles in accordance with the Agency Driver Policy and maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year of service.
Flexible work arrangements, subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
15 days of paid time off per year.
12 days of paid sick time per year.
11 employer-paid holidays per year.
Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
Free employee assistance program services.
Employee discounts on travel, hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, services, electronics, automobiles, shopping, and more.
Gym reimbursement through the employer’s medical insurance carrier.
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Potential one-time $3,000 retention bonus after six months of employment.
Weekly clinical supervision to support professional development and accumulation of clinical hours.