MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY CLINICIAN

Company: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location

Hannick Hall Treatment Site - Newark, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Masters Degree

Salary Range

$23.50 - $27.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Days w/occasional evenings

Job Category

SUD Treatment Services

Description

We are Hiring!

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is growing and seeking new talent to join our family!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS), walks with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocates for those in need throughout all stages of life; and works in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. Come use your human services experience to support the great mission of Catholic Charities and have an impact that lasts. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Position Title: Mental Health Family Clinician

Position Location: Hannick Hall - Newark, NY. Hannick Hall is apart of our network of addiction support facilities funded by NYSOASAS, the Office of Addiction Supports & Services.

Under general supervision, provides initial assessment, ongoing counseling, and provides family therapy services to clients residing within Restart's residential services to clients. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards as identified by the NYS Education Department, NASW or other relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic assessments and counseling, or treatment for clients referred by various sources.

• Uses the current edition of criteria from the DSM-V to assess mental disorders.
• Provides treatment in individual, couple, family, or group therapy sessions depending on client need.
• Has adequate awareness and knowledge of medications used to treat mental health conditions.
• Completes necessary case record paperwork according to department, State, Federal and carrier procedures.
• Routes all paperwork to Clinical Supervisor for review and approval.
• Provides group or family treatment to clients in need of stabilization or reunification with children or family members
  • Participates in the development of the client's treatment plan
  • Offers educational information and clinical support to clients needing to stabilize the client's family or marital relationships.
  • Assists in the development of longer-term goals regarding child custody and placement.
  • Provides consultation to program staff in the understanding of family dynamics and the impact on the individual.
  • Completes all necessary documentation in compliance with Catholic Family Center and OASAS regulations and requirements.
    • Enters notes into medication records, shift logs as required.
    • Completes incident reports, documenting any unusual incidents or situations as needed.
    • Participates in relevant Agency meetings and ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills.
      • Informs supervisor of significant events/issues related to clients as appropriate and follows program's defined incident reporting process as required.
      • Maintains and develops clinical and professional knowledge by completing recommended education and training, workshops, conference attendance, and readings.
      • Supports quality improvement efforts, including but not limited to satisfaction surveys, accurate reporting of and use of outcome data, and use of selected quality monitoring instruments.
      • Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
      • Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
      • Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
      • Other duties as assigned
        
        Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
        
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        Qualifications
        
        Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. Equivalent Combination of education and experience will be considered.
        
        Credentials: Eligible for NYS Licensing
        
        Experience: One year of supervised clinical experience preferred.
        
        Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
        
        Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS's corporate compliance & ethics program.
        
        Additional Requirements
        
        
        • Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
        • An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
        • An ability to work under pressure,
        • Excellent verbal/written skills,
        • Ability to maintain confidentiality,
        • Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
        • Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
        • Possession of a valid NYS Driver's license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

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