Residential Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary-

The Residential Clinician is responsible for the clinical services to youth, including assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention in a group home setting. Ensures clinical supervision for all staff. The role supports the therapeutic environment and promotes the mental and emotional well-being on the youth.

Key Responsibilities-

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine residents’ therapeutic needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments
• Continuously evaluate and update treatment plans as needed
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Utilize evidence-based practices to address various mental health issues
• Respond to and manage crisis situations effectively
• Provide de-escalation and stabilization support
• Collaborate with other clinicians, medical staff, and support staff to ensure comprehensive care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards
• Advocate for youth needs within the facility and with external agencies
• Provide education and support to youth and their families
• Facilitate smooth transitions for residents entering or exiting the program
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage crises effectively and in a trauma informed manner
• On-call responsibilities in rotation with a team
• Hours include some evenings (as needed)

Qualifications-

• Licensed Masters-Level Mental Health Professional, Infraction-clear NYS Driver’s License.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with clean driving record
• First Aid/CPR trained (agency will provide)

Company DescriptionCommunity Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.

The agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.

Mission Statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.

Company Description

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.\r\n\r\nThe agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.\r\n\r\nMission Statement\r\nCommunity Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.