Licensed Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The licensed clinician will work with the Malone Village Police Department to assist law enforcement officers when they respond to a call and determine if it is an individual with behavioral health and or substance use issues. The clinician will have a dual reporting to the Director of Development and Community Wellness at CCFC (Community Connections of Franklin County) and the Chief of Police. This is a salaried position that requires flexibility in scheduling and at times being on call.

Qualifications:

• Possess an active NYS (New York State) License
• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience counseling
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Working knowledge of legal guidelines that stipulates psychiatric admission requirements.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibits a friendly and courteous manner when collaborating with individuals.
• Able to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendations for service planning and implementation.
• Complete follow up calls and or visits within 24 hours unless it is a Friday than within 72 hours (about 3 days)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver trauma- informed, strength-based services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Active Listening Skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills working with word and excel.
• Reliable transportation
• Active driver’s License
• Up to date car insurance, registration, and inspection
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to pass a NYS Criminal Justice Background Check, OCFS Background, OGI, HHS-OGI
• Not listed on the Staff Exclusion List
• Ability to make decisions within the guidelines of the agencies policies & procedures, federal and state laws.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health evaluations, counseling, referrals, and crisis intervention services.
• Obtain signatures for release of information form to speak with other providers.
• Partner with all law enforcement officers to develop a process to assist officers in the field who are helping resident in the Village of Malone who are experiencing a behavioral health and or substance crisis.
• When needed, create safety plans.
• Empower and encourage individuals’ choices in the matter affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes.
• Complete and maintain all CCFC required documentation.
• Comply with Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcohol and Substance Use Services, New York State and Federal regulations, laws, and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with external providers, Department of Social Services, Probation, Parole, Court systems and any other provider based on the individual's needs.
• Connect or assist with a social determinant of health having a negative impact on the individual's overall well-being.
• Attend all required meetings and/ or trainings requested by the agency.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Adhere to professional boundaries with fellow employees, individuals receiving services and partner agency employees.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Employment at Community Connections of Franklin County is “at will.” You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Community Connections of Franklin County is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.