Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

What We Provide  

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays 

• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

• Employer-matched retirement saving funds 

• Personal and financial wellness programs  

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   

• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement  

• Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   

• Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals 

What You Will Do

• Utilizes approved assessments to identify clients/members needs and family needs; develops initial and ongoing clinical plan of care. Updates plan at specified intervals, and as needed based on changes in client/member condition or circumstances. 
• Performs and maintains effective care management for assigned caseload of clients/members. Leads the care coordination for complex psychiatric clinical cases. Tracks and monitors progress; maintains detailed, accurate and timely progress notes and other documentation. 
• • Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing mental health services. Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required. Addresses any client/member concerns to ensure satisfaction with overall services provided and uses motivational interviewing techniques to foster behavioral changes.
• Develops inventory of resources that meet the clients/members needs as identified in the assessment. 
• Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with appropriate service providers and managed care plans. Facilitates periodic case record reviews and case conferences with all providers serving the clients/members. 
• Provides information and assistance through advocacy and education to clients/members and family on availability and eligibility of entitlements and community services. Arranges transportation and accompanies clients/members to appointments as necessary. 
• Assists clients/members and/or families in the development of a sustainable network of community-based supports, utilizing identified strengths and tools designed to prevent future participant crises and/or reduce the negative impact if a crisis does occur. 
• Participates in initial and ongoing trainings as necessary to maintain and enhance clinical and professional skills. 
• Maintains updated case records in program EMR. Maintains case records in accordance with program policies/procedures, VNS Health standards and regulatory requirements. 
• Participates and consults with team supervisor in case conferences, staff meetings, utilization review and discharge planning meetings to determine if client/member requires an alternate level of care or is appropriate for discharge. 
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies. 
• Provides short term counseling (coping skills, trauma informed, decision making) and Risk Health Assessment/Safety Planning. 
• Collects and reports data, as required while adhering to productivity standards.
• Leads and participates in “Network Meetings” with client, client/ member’s personal support network and other team members using the Open Dialogue Model.
• For Wellness WeCare Program Only: 
• Clinical Assessments: Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and reassessments using approved tools. 
• SSA Disability Evaluation: Performs Social Security Administration sequential evaluation process for determining disabilities. 
• Document Review: Reviews medical and health-related documents and prior records. 
• Functional Capacity Determination: Identifies limitations and determines employability or vocational rehabilitation needs. 
  Coordination for Assessments: Works with physicians and evaluating clinicians for additional medical or mental health assessments. 
• Reporting: Prepares clinical assessment reports as required by HRA. 
• Motivational Interviewing: Uses techniques to gather complete information during assessments. 
• Compliance: Adheres to HRA policies and procedures; participates in team meetings to improve assessment processes. 
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker or related license in New York State required

For Wellness WeCare Program Only: Licensed or certified health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, CRC, RN) required