Senior Mental Health Therapist

Catholic Charities of Buffalo•Cheektowaga, NY

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hiring a Senior Mental Health Therapist for our Behavioral Health Program with Monsignor Carr Institute, serving clients across at our AppleTree Business Park location in Cheektowaga, NY. The Senior Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to mental health clinical staff. Acts as site supervisor in the absence of the clinic supervisor. Is also directly responsible for the assessment and treatment of an assigned caseload of children and/or adults (site-dependent) with mental health diagnoses in an OMH-licensed outpatient behavioral health setting. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Catholic Charities is non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances. As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees. Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Requirements

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), with New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT) is required.
Demonstrated record of excellence in providing direct mental health treatment in a licensed clinic setting.
At least two (2) years professional mental health clinical experience.
Knowledge of New York State mental health regulations: Familiarity with state-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with WNY community and continuum of human services (health, behavioral health, social services, etc) systems, organizations and resources.
Cultural competency: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Exceptional ability to communicate with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Fluent in various computer applications (Word, Excel), electronic database systems, and electronic health records; experience with EMR systems a plus.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year providing clinical supervision to students and/or clinical staff a plus.
Previous supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Orient new clients to treatment expectations and course of outpatient treatment.
Complete comprehensive initial assessments with each client to determine appropriateness for admission and help determine course of treatment.
Admit clients to the program as per policy and regulations; Make appropriate referral if client does not meet admission criteria.
Complete initial and ongoing treatment plans within the required time frames that include the current needs, strengths, safety, and corresponding plan of care for each client.
Provide individual/group/family therapy as prescribed in the client's treatment plan based on comprehensive person-centered assessment and planning.
Promptly and actively communicates with the client's family and designated collaterals and service providers; routinely collaborates with other Catholic Charities' programs to foster comprehensive client care.
Makes active attempts to re-engage clients who withdraw from treatment when clinically appropriate.
Discharge clients per policy and procedure. Promptly complete discharge summaries and send a copy to the appropriate referral sources as per policy and regulations to facilitate "warm" hand-offs.
Sessions are conducted based on clinical appropriateness and client preferences and may be a combination of in-person and teletherapy. Employee must utilize approved video platforms only for teletherapy appointments, meetings and collaboration with treatment team.
Produce accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes after each session or interaction that reflects the client's status, progress, and treatment plan goals;
Complete outpatient treatment review (OTR) forms in a prompt, professional, and efficient manner.
Complete required risk-related, reimbursement-related and electronic and paper documentation accurately, completely, and timely.
Completes case record self-audits on each client's chart as required.
Assist supervisor to recruit, orient, and train new therapists.
Assist in monitoring therapist performance, including but not limited to providing clinical guidance, consultation, and direction.
Assist in provisional and annual performance evaluations as required.
Maintain performance accountability and implement corrective supervisory action, as warranted.
Provide coverage as needed to meet clinic and client needs.
Facilitate professional development opportunities to support quality service provision.
Actively seeks guidance, consultation, and direction from the supervisor and members of the treatment team. Comes prepared to clinical supervision sessions and utilizes them as a means to improve clinical skills and expertise.
Participates in required staff meetings and designated training.
Attends other educational training to maintain skills.
Keep credential up to date including completion of required continuing education units (CEUs). The Agency provides many training opportunities, but some CEUs may need to be collected externally to meet individual needs.
Those hired with master's degrees only and/or provisional licensure must take all steps necessary to complete licensure.
Exemplify Catholic Charities' mission, vision, guiding principles and policies and procedures
Promote adherence to high ethical standards, consistent with the Catholic Charities' Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, legal mandates & labor laws, NYS Justice Center, NYS, OMH, managing contractual regulations and other accreditation standards (e.g. COA, BBB).
Promote and reinforce client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused trauma-informed care in the context of systems.
Cultivate a culture of sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to those governing confidentiality, privacy, and program billing documentation standards.
Infuses agency values in therapeutic care, offering quality, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused behavioral health and substance abuse services, as well as with collateral contacts.
Perform all duties in accordance with CCB's corporate compliance and ethics program.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

40-hour work week
13 paid holidays
25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)
Comprehensive health, dental & vision offerings for full-time
Employer-paid life insurance for full-time
Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time
Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months