Licensed Mental Health Clinician

AccessCNY • Syracuse, NY

1d • $70,720 - $74,880 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide clinical and therapeutic services to children with a range of mental health concerns and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, in the Critical Time Transition Program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling, required.
• Provisionally licensed in NYS (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) and working to obtain licensure, required.

Nice To Haves

• Currently licensed, preferred.
• One year of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations for assigned individuals on CTI caseloads
• Use professional judgement and training to develop goals for assigned individuals
• Use best practices in performing/implementing counseling services
• Maintain appropriate contact with assigned individuals, their families, guardians, and care managers
• Perform home evaluations, sessions, or training, as needed
• Maintain full caseload; schedule make-up visits for cancellations in order to provide adequate support during time of transition for participant
• Utilize proactive approaches to avert and/or de-escalate crisis situations
• Participate in the staff on-call rotation, providing after-hours support and interventions via phone, as needed
• Provide information and resources regarding diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Participate in in-service programs
• Participate in Agency-wide events, advocacy, and/or, community education
• Provide support to other Agency programs, as needed
• Provide person-centered, quality, services
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards regarding all participant related information
• Follow Agency standards and procedures
• Maintain compliance with applicable program rules and regulations
• Contribute to department and Agency quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as with company policies
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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