Licensed Mental Health Professional, Youth ACT
7 days ago
Valley Cottage
Job Description Reports To: Youth ACT Leader Program: Youth Assertive Community Treatment Rockland Location: Rockland, NY Hours Per Week: 35 FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt Salary Range: $57,000-72,000 After six months of employment, you may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $3,000 The Youth ACT Team serves children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) throughout Rockland County, who are returning home from inpatient settings or residential services, at risk of entering such settings, or have not adequately engaged or responded to treatment in more traditional community-based services. Youth ACT team delivers intensive, highly coordinated, individualized services and skilled therapeutic interventions through an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to better achieve success and maintain the child in the home, school and community. Summary Description: The Licensed Mental Health Professional is licensed by the New York State Education Department or is eligible for a Limited Permit and operates within the practitioner’s scope of practice as defined in NYS law. These include, but are not limited to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapists. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing treatment to the child and their family/caregivers to address the clinical needs of the child and the complex needs of the family unit. Treatment interventions are to be individualized to the child/family and evidence-based practices should be used to address identified clinical and family system needs. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is an active member of the Youth ACT Team. Services are provided in the home and community and are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Licensed Mental Health Professional 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. Key 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., • Communicate with school and other community providers regarding the child’s progress., • Provide crisis intervention as needed., • Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and providing written reports and statistics as required., • Participate in daily team meetings, consultations, and individual supervision., • Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours., • Document progress and maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedures., • Practice with a person-centered, trauma informed philosophy in alignment with the values of GMH., • Follows the established agency policies and maintains appropriate professional standards., • Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services on a rotating basis., • Adhere to all standards and guidelines established by applicable regulatory authorities., • Other designated and related duties. Key Competencies: • Principles, practices and methods of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, family, child, and group counseling and crisis intervention., • Adult and child psychology, including development and psychopathology., • Applicable city, state and federal guidelines and laws affecting mental health treatment, services and reporting procedures., • Characteristics and types of mental and emotional illness., • Principles of psychological growth and development., • Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system., • Must complete the CANS-NY Training, be certified to use the CANS-NY, and maintain annual certification., • Experience in understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds., • Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated. Requirements: • The Licensed Mental Health Professional is licensed by the New York State Education Department and operate within the practitioner’s scope of practice as defined in NYS law. These include, but are not limited to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical/Master's Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. Individuals who are eligible for a Limited Permit in New York State will be considered., • Basic Computer knowledge is required., • Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality., • Must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier., • Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search., • Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect., • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 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.