Clinician - 1099 - Contract- Fee For Service-Fully Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking mental health clinicians to join our clinical team on a per diem basis. We will work with you to determine the number of hours you can provide direct face-to-face and/or telehealth sessions and attend supervision so we can provide clinical support. You will work as part of a larger clinical team which includes Clinical Teams at each of our two A31 Community Mental Health Clinics located in Yonkers and Peekskill. 

All of our clinicians provide services using a trauma-responsive, whole-person care approach to individuals and families to ensure they receive quality services that best meet their needs. Direct clinical services provided to individuals and families would include: initial evaluations, assessments, and evidenced-based and evidenced-informed treatments - individual, family, and/or group interventions. Our clinical teams currently provide a range of evidenced-based office-based and community-based interventions including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR, PCIT, and CPP. Knowledge of or certification in these models would be a plus. 

We would love to discuss what kind of work and clients you are looking to work with and how we can work together!

Capped at 18 hours (evenings, weekends and holidays preferred

Essential Duties

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct initial evaluations and assessments for new or transferred clients and document accordingly.
• Develop clinically appropriate treatment plans and all related documentation for client records.
• Provide evidenced-based or evidenced informed psychotherapy / interventions to an agreed caseload of clients and their families using individual, group, and/or family intervention modes (depending on training and certifications)
• Implements evidenced-based treatments to fidelity, in various settings, including site-based, home, or other community-based settings in Westchester County (as agreed upon hire)
• Ensures the safety of clients and their families by taking immediate action to address safety and well-being threats providing crisis intervention when needed.
• Participates in weekly or bi-weekly clinical supervision (as agreed upon hire). Attend other department or staff meetings as agreed or requested by Supervisor/Director.
• Focuses on respectful engagement of clients and stakeholders, anticipating their needs, providing information and non-clinical support to clients, families, colleagues, community service providers, and others to ensure high client satisfaction.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., schools, protective services, etc.) connected to the client and maintains records of communications. 
• Completes all required paperwork and documentation within agency and stakeholder guidelines. 
• Attends all job-related agency trainings as directed by Supervisor/Director
• Maintains knowledge and adherence of the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) as it relates to clinical practice.
• Work with socially, economically, culturally, and ethnically diverse groups in a mutually respectful manner using a strength-based and flexible approach
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and Sanctuary Commitments.

 

Essential Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counselling, marriage and family therapy (i.e. a licensable professional degree)
• Licensed Clinician in NYS: LMSW, LMHC-D, LMFT-D or LCSW 
• Relevant clinical experience with children, adolescence, and families and some knowledge of evidenced-based practices and interventions
• Desire to learn and implement trauma-informed care and evidence-based Interventions
• High organizational and time-keeping skill to be able to work autonomously
• Strong computer skills, and ability to learn and work in electronic health record systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical insight and ability to directly apply clinical feedback
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply
• Culturally competent and committed to championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging 
• We are looking to hire clinicians that can provide hours that work best for our clients/families. This would include being able to offer our clients afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions. Please discuss your preferred days and times at application.

 

 

Physical/Travel Requirements

Must have ability to reach, walk, sit, climb stairs, bend, lift, kneel, and be able to travel. The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

 

Disclaimer 

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

 

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.