Family Specialist

CN Guidance and Counseling Services•Plainview, NY

About The Position

Work with the Central Nassau ACT Team to deliver services to those individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or related field preferred.
Current New York State Driver's License
Clean DMV Record
Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
Two years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Masters level) recommended.
Three years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Bachelor's level) recommended.
Competency in substance abuse, family support, or vocational rehabilitation must be demonstrated by at least one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine team duties, and have lead responsibility for integrating dual-recovery treatment, family support or vocational/employment training with the tasks of other team members.
Responsible for providing Assessment and Service Planning, Quality Assurance and Improvement Processes, Utilization Review, incident reporting and coordination between ACT and other systems.
Engage in performing assessments, case management, handling crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
Maintains case records and completing documentation on time and in a matter in compliance with federal, state and agency regulations.
Provides direct, Telehealth face-to-face and/or collateral services to recipients either in the ACT Office or in the community in places and situations where problems arise.
Will work a 35-hour work week, including responsibility for periodic pager coverage to be arranged in advance with the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader as needed.
Assists recipients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.
Strengthens the ability of the recipient to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment has ended through proper discharge planning and termination process.
Exchanges information with other agencies that benefits the recipient, or ensures compliance with regulations and coordination of services.
Utilizes and understand the value of supervision, which increases practice skills, promotes better services for the recipient and preserves accountability to the Agency.
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more