Clinician, Children's Services

Mobile Mental Health Clinician

Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Benefits Summary

• Retirement: 403(b)-with employer contribution after 1 year of service
• Flexible Work Arrangements: subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off-15 days per year
• Paid sick time-12 days per year
• Employer paid Holidays-11 days per year
• Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks: Free EAP services and employee discounts (travel, hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, services, electronics, auto, shopping, and more)!
• Gym reimbursement through employer's medical insurance carrier.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): qualifying employer

We provide weekly clinical supervision aimed at promoting the effective accumulation of clinical hours. This structured support is designed to enhance professional development and ensure a comprehensive understanding of clinical practices.

Our Mobile Mental Health team provides treatment and care management services in the home or other community location for high-risk children between the ages of five and 18 who have behavioral health conditions and have not benefited from traditional behavioral health treatments in a clinic setting. The goal is to address emotional and behavioral concerns from a family perspective, help the youth and family develop better coping strategies, and avoid out of home placement or psychiatric hospitalizations. 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, he/she will utilize evidence-based practices; always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive, strength-based assessments of service and clinical needs.
• Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the child, their family, and their care team.
• Document progress and maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Assist families in securing identified services and advocating to other systems for the provision of these services in an individualized and collaborative manner.
• Communicate with schools and other community providers regarding the child's progress.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in community outreach and presentations.
• Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and provide written reports and statistics as required.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, and individual supervision.
• Complete the required number of client contact hours per year.
• Participate in program development and training programs.
• Follow the established agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.
• Flexibility with working hours due to the nature of the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Conduct comprehensive, strength-based assessments of service and clinical needs.
• Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the child, their family, and their care team.
• Document progress and maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Assist families in securing identified services and advocating to other systems for the provision of these services in an individualized and collaborative manner.
• Communicate with school and other community providers regarding the child's progress.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in community outreach and presentations.
• Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and provide written reports and statistics as required.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, and individual supervision.
• Complete the required number of client contact hours per year.
• Participate in program development and training programs.
• Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
• Carry out Principles, practices and methods of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, family, child, and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Other related duties.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accurate and timely documentation of client progress and activities.
• Achievement of required client contact hours.
• Successful development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration with families and community providers.
• Responsiveness to crisis situations and ability to provide appropriate interventions.
• Participation in team meetings and training programs.

Requirements:

• The candidate must hold one of the following New York State licenses: LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or limited permit eligible.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
• The Clinician will be using agency vehicles and is responsible for adhering to the Agency Driver Policy.
• Must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
• Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
• 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). Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.
• 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.