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Licensed Youth ACT Program Team

hace 24 días

Buffalo

Job Description Become a part of a high‐impact team! Join Child and Family Services’ Youth ACT Team—our multidisciplinary program providing intensive, community‐based mental health services to youth ages 10–21 and their families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. As our program grows, we’re excited to offer multiple opportunities for professionals who are passionate about empowering youth and strengthening families. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in the community, we invite you to explore these opportunities and consider joining our team! Position 1: Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Youth ACT Major Responsibilities/Activities: • Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services, • Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diverse population with many challenges, • Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self-care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living., • Guide families during and following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family with the goal of stabilizing the child/youth in the home and natural environment., • Maintain the crisis phone, on call, for a week at a time (rotated amongst staff), • Collaborate with other treatment providers and collaterals, as appropriate, • Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes, treatment plans, etc)., • Participate in the agency Quality Improvement Process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings, • Adheres to NYS and agency requirements including, but not limited to: HIPPA, ethical guidelines, confidentiality, child abuse identification and reporting, incident reporting, worker safety protocols Minimum Requirements: • A NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy, • Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting, • Must have means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area, • Must have a valid New York State driver’s license, • Must be flexible to meet the needs of children and families in their homes, • Must be able to work independently, • Computer literacy required, experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred Shift Information: • Flexible schedule, • On call support Position 2: Clinical Support Provider – Youth ACT Major Responsibilities/Activities: • Work flexible schedules as skill building activities may take place at any time of the day, so long as the activities do not supplant a child’s expected educational activities or programs, • Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions, • Design and implement activities to assist the child in acquiring and enhancing fundamental skills, • Participate with the enrolled child in communication, activities of daily living, problem-solving, managing money and eliminating maladaptive behaviors, • Integrate educational and/or vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members and provide needed assistance through all phases of the vocational service, • Develop service plans as part of a Team to address child’s needs regarding Crisis Prevention that all lead to deterioration in the child’s condition and/or the need for institutional care, • Motivate the child to engage in meaningful activities in and outside of sessions to improve overall functioning, • Assist the child and family/caregiver in acquiring, developing, and using functional skills or techniques that enable the child to function successfully in the home, school, and other community environments, • Assist child/youth in developing skills for independent living and in accessing vocational skills training, • Supervise the child and engage the child in recreational activities that support his/her constructive interests and abilities, • Conduct Psycho-education (one-on-one or group) involving the child and/or the family/caregiver, • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to the family/caregiver environment to monitor crisis management and/or behavior management activities, • Flexible schedule Minimum Requirements: • Bachelors Degree, • Must have means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area, • Must have a valid New York State driver’s license, • Must be flexible to meet the needs of children and families in their homes, • Must be able to work independently, • Must possess adequate computer and oral communication skills Position 3: Clinical Supervisor of Youth ACT Team (Team Leader) Major Responsibilities/Activities: Supervisory • Ensure that client services, standards and practices are provided to the satisfaction of the communities of Erie and Niagara County and the guidelines and policies of Child & Family Services, the NYS Office of Mental Health, and the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., • Facilitate and coordinate staff activities such as leading team meetings and service planning., • Offer clinical guidance on individual cases and conduct side-by-side field contacts with staff., • Conduct regular individual supervision and support staff professional development., • Provide clinical oversight to ensure timely documentation, service intensity, and continuity of care., • Ensure proper intake, assessment, service planning, and discharge procedures., • Maintain compliance with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, and documentation standards., • Oversee administrative functions, including monitoring budget expenditures, billing, fee collection, and staff productivity., • Manage and maintains manpower resources; time, attendance records and oversee staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage, including on call rotation., • Possess a working knowledge of the electronic record system., • Participate in Special Review Committee., • Responsible for treating staff and clients with respect to their culturally diverse backgrounds. Direct Care • Provide direct clinical services to youth and families as necessary., • Participate in on-call rotation as necessary., • Ensure services align with Youth ACT fidelity standards, emphasizing individualized, developmentally appropriate care, • Collaborate with Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPOA), medical providers, schools, child welfare, and other community partners., • Model best practices in engagement, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care., • Flexible schedule Minimum Requirements: • NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, • Two years’ experience with children and families required, • Two years’ experience as a Supervisor is preferred, • Must possess skill and knowledge to diagnosis and provide treatment of specified mental disorders; comprehensive mental health assessments; theories and practice of clinical supervision, • Must have means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area, • Must have a valid New York State driver’s license, • Must be flexible to meet the needs of children and families in their homes, • Must be able to work independently, • Must possess adequate computer and oral communication skills C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment: • Employer Paid Life Insurance, • Medical, Two Plan Options, • Dental, Two Plan Options, • Vision Insurance, • Wellness Program and Incentives, • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions, • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Dependent Care FSA Retirement, • Employee Referral Bonus, • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), • 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Company DescriptionOur Mission: Nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations. Our Vision: A thriving community where all people live in safety with dignity. Our Core Values: The Core Values identify the key characteristics that define our collective approach to everything we do. They communicate our purpose and drive our culture. Our Agency’s Core Values are: We demonstrate our values through action. We support one another. We partner with our community. We model integrity. We empower with kindness. We are reliable.Our Mission: Nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations.\n\nOur Vision: A thriving community where all people live in safety with dignity.\n\nOur Core Values: The Core Values identify the key characteristics that define our collective approach to everything we do. They communicate our purpose and drive our culture. Our Agency’s Core Values are:\n\nWe demonstrate our values through action.\nWe support one another.\nWe partner with our community.\nWe model integrity.\nWe empower with kindness.\nWe are reliable.

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