Clinician, Partners in Parenting

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinician (Licensed or limited permit holder)
Reports To: Program Director
Program: Partners in Parenting
Location: Tarrytown/Mobile
Hours Per Week: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $65,940- $86,850

Summary Description: The Partners-In-Parenting Program (PIP) Clinician is responsible for providing clinical services to children and families involved in the Westchester County child welfare system. These clinical services will be conducted in the family’s home, child’s school, or other community locations. The program is designed to address and prevent child abuse and neglect in families at high risk. Services will focus on addressing mental health needs, improving functioning, and assisting the family in supporting the individual’s mental health needs. Evidence-based practices will be utilized to address the risk of abuse and neglect, prevent higher levels of care such as psychiatric hospitalizations and foster care placements, and expedite the reunification process. Services are delivered in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Clinician will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration. When possible, the clinician will utilize evidence-based practices, always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services to approximately 14-20 individuals each month, which may include, but are not limited to, outreach, assessment and treatment planning, family sessions, crisis counseling and intervention, and community consultation and education.
• Coordinate treatment with community agencies/service providers and participate in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work with families during after-school hours.
• Participate in program development, training programs and/or meetings as designated by Program Director.
• Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and provide written reports and statistics as required.
• Complete the required number of client contacts per month.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and after hours on a rotating basis.
• Follow the established agency policies and procedures and meet all guidelines set forth by the Department of Social Services contract and regulatory bodies.
• Due to the nature of the program have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.
• Other designated or related duties.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of diagnoses and symptomatology
• Familiarity with Westchester community resources
• Effective client engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Teamwork and ability to be flexible

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely and thorough documentation as per program guidance
• Effective collaboration with community agencies including DSS
• Effective rapport and engagement building with clients

Requirements:

• The candidate must hold one of the following New York State licenses: LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Psychologist. Eligible limited permit holders will be considered.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a wide range of people.
• Must be able to work hours that facilitate meetings with families during after school hours.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
• Strong computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools and web browsers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).
• Must be cleared and maintain clearance by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Special Considerations:

• Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs.

Mandated Reporter:

This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.