Non-licensed Clinician - School Based

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Oakdale, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Non-Licensed Clinician provides clinical support to individuals with mental health, substance use, or behavioral conditions. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, medication monitoring, assistance with daily living skills, and support during services. The Non-Licensed Clinician helps develop Initial Treatment Plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support Plans; leads therapy groups; offers individualized counseling; participates in team meetings; and conducts assessments as needed. This is a temporary role for team members working towards licensure, which must be obtained within six months of hire. All duties are performed under the supervision and license of a licensed professional within the organization.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services field required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses required
Computer literacy required
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient and well organized, and have excellent communication skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary
Valid Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE
Must obtain LMHC or LMSW licensure within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Performs assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and/or substance abuse and/or behavioral conditions to children, adolescents and adults on site or within satellite sites.
Develops individualized, prescriptive treatment plans to fit the needs of each client using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.
Conducts individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice, using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.
Utilizes outcome tools to determine patient progress.
Coordinates client care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.
Arranges for appropriate care within the FREE umbrella or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures.
Ensures that each client’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.
Participates in departmental activities such as clinical care conferences, integrated care committees and risk meetings to ensure the highest quality of care is met.
Maintains progress notes and other documentation required so that the client medical record is completed contemporaneously.
Advocates for the needs of the individuals in team discussions, communications with collateral organizations, and other contacts.
Participates in the review of referral information when applicable, and case reviews as needed.
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.