Secure Detention Clinician (3924)

Together for Youth•Town of Colonie, NY

36d•$70,000 - $76,000

About The Position

As a Secure Detention Mental Health Specialist(Clinician) you will be responsible for using evidence based treatment modalities and assessment tools to be used by the court and to develop a behavioral management plan for youth in care. The goal of the position is to implement clinical treatment plans by facilitating case management services, individual and/or family counseling sessions.

Requirements

LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT Required
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling
Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience working with population served
Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency
Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MS Office programs

Responsibilities

Develop an initial Individual Crisis Support Plan (ICSP) with the resident within 24 hours of admission, excluding weekends and holidays. This ICSP shall be reviewed at a minimum every thirty (30) days and updated as indicated.
Completes an assessment of residents within 72- hours of admission to the Non-Secure Detention (NSD) facility.
Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan for each resident within five (5) days, excluding weekends and holidays, of admission to the NSD facility.
Completes required documentation and assessments within 15 days of admission and communicates report to internal and external stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with NSD team to support the residents.
Interfaces with internal and external programs/stakeholders including but not limited to county caseworkers, probation/court officers, for purpose of treatment planning.
Meets with each resident once a week for 1:1 counseling addressing objectives in the resident’s treatment plan.
Responsible for co-facilitating two social and emotional skills groups a week.
Ensures all clinical services are delivered in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with members of the program to develop a discharge plan for each resident, identifying community resources available to the resident and their families.
Completes, maintains, and tracks all mandatory documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Provides telehealth services to residents within the NSD program.
Provides as needed in-service training to the staff regarding a basic understanding of primary mental health disorders seen in the program and provides resources to assist direct staff in their day-to-day responsibilities with youth.
Represents agency in a professional manner and attends internal and external meetings, clinical supervision, and team meetings and prepares required documentation for all meetings.