CTI Mental Health Professional
About The Position
CTI is a time limited, evidence-based care management approach focused on continuity of care for individuals with severe mental illness during times of transition from an in-patient setting back into the community. The Mental Health Professional (MHP) will be a part of a unique project that partners Unity of House of Troy in Rensselaer County and Mohawk Opportunities in Schenectady County together to provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to supporting participants. The MHP will provide care management services as well as therapeutic intervention, psychoeducation, developing crisis intervention/management plans, skill development, and other clinical intervention as needed.
Requirements
- LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC (clinical supervision provided for LMSW/ MHC-LP) and 2-4 years prior Master's level experience providing individual therapeutic counseling.
- Must be comfortable facilitating groups.
- Previous Experience working in the mental health or substance abuse field is preferred.
- Valid and clean NYS Driver License.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Experience working in the mental health or substance abuse field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychoeducation and care management services to individuals across both Rensselaer County and Schenectady County CTI participants.
- Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary mobile care management team.
- Complete person-centered care planning.
- Conduct mental health assessments.
- Provide therapeutic intervention for both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
- Complete required paperwork and administrative tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Promote overall wellness and self-management.
- Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Benefits
- Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
- 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Major medical leave
- Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- 403b company contributions begin after one year of employment
- 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
- Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
