Clinician, Licensed
About The Position
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
Requirements
- A Masters Degree in Social Work or a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling
- New York State Certification (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-P)
- 2 years’ Experience in the Substance Abuse Field
- Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Field supervision training for the supervision of interns (SIFI) preferred and the ability to provide appropriate clinical supervision to chemical dependence and mental health professionals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that potential inductions are served in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Review clinical, legal and any other pertinent documents to assess for potential program admission and care coordination. Ensure that all necessary documents are reviewed and filed.
- Provide screening/assessment, including crisis intervention with clients who express suicidal or homicidal ideation, and/or other mental health crises up to and including referrals and care coordination for inductions who present with active mental health and/or co-occurring symptoms.
- Obtain medical and psychiatric clearances when required for the admissions decision process.
- Make sure all documents are included in charts.
- Serve as a liaison/advocate with community agencies and organizations in assisting with concrete services/resources/referrals.
- Participate in efforts to monitor the quality and effectiveness of ongoing clinical services as a Qualified Health Professional.
- Maintain appropriate case records, statistical reports and prepares other reports as required.
- Function as an integral member of the treatment team and participate in team meetings, in-service workshops, as a Qualified Health Professional.
- Serve as a QHP liaison with managed care companies for authorization and reauthorization as designated by supervisor.
- Provides supervision of social work interns from area schools, after obtaining SIFI training.
- Submit reports as required.
- Participates in daily clinical and administrative meetings with staff as designated.
- Provide ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
- Other relevant duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Benefits
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Assistance
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
