Licensed Mental Health Clinician

FLACRA • Village of Newark, NY

6d • $29 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide direct services to FLACRA’s clients via individual, family and group counseling to both Adult and Children (focused on ages 5-17) demographics as needed/required. This role involves direct diagnostic evaluative services, therapeutic interventions, and record maintenance in compliance with regulations. The position also requires participation in community outreach, staff meetings, and potentially training new staff and interns. The ability to provide in-community services and perform other directed functions is also expected.

Requirements

• Masters level education in the appropriate field with licensure or ability to immediately gain provisional status.
• Training and expertise in provision of both adult and children mental health treatment.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and community service providers.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health service system.
• Expertise in children’s mental health treatment.
• Comfort with tele-technologies.
• Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving & time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis.
• E-Record proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, LCAT or LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diagnostic evaluative services to clients.
• Assess client's primary and secondary diagnosis and need for further counseling.
• Supply identified clients direct therapeutic services through individual, conjoint, family and/or group therapy.
• Carry out the Agency’s responsibilities to its clientele with self-direction and competence.
• Handle intake and service load with independent judgment using self-initiated consultation in technical problems of diagnostic evaluation in treatment techniques.
• Maintain records in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Participate in community presentations and training programs as needed and directed.
• Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency or counseling staff.
• Provide training as needed to new staff and interns.
• Ability to provide potential in-community services.
• Perform other functions as directed.

Benefits

• Fostering the professional development of its staff
• Opportunities for growth in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level