CLINICIAN-LICENSED-LMSW

Citizen Advocates, Inc.•Malone, NY

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician-Licensed maintains a client caseload and identifies goals and objectives to improve clients’ emotional, social, and daily functioning, with support from a clinical supervisor. The role provides individual, group, and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use and works with clients, families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies to support treatment and discharge planning. The clinician collaborates with local agencies and connects clients with appropriate community resources. The position includes crisis management services by appointment or walk-in, completion of urine drug screens, and compliance with applicable Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, New York State, and federal regulations, laws, and ethical guidelines. The position is full-time; the workweek schedule is provided by the manager, and hours may vary according to company needs and workload. Occasional travel may be required for meetings and possible home visits.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessments that address 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 mandatory documentation in the EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.
Empower clients and encourage their choices, demonstrating sensitivity to choices based on 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 walk-in.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans in collaboration with clients, clients’ 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.