Clinician

Competencies

• Principles, practices, and methods of community mental health treatment, including complexity-capable interviewing, assessment, marriage, family, child, and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Adult and/or child psychology, including development and psychopathology.
• Applicable city, state and federal guidelines and laws affecting mental health treatment, services and reporting procedures.
• Common challenges associated with mental health conditions.
• Principles of psychological growth and development.
• Community mental health resources and services, and other health, financial, social, recreational, cultural, housing, and legal advocacy services.
• Understanding the impact of culture on mental health practices.
• Familiarity with and ability to effectively use an Electronic Health Record system.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Meet the required productivity targets as set forth by the clinic leadership.
• Keep timely and accurate documentation as required by licensing and the agency.
• Participate in the team’s integrated meetings.
• Collaborate with the team on care coordination.
• Partnership with external referral sources.
• Be part of the open access schedule.
• Work alongside agency systems (compliance, quality, service providers)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling with clinical experience in the academic program at an accredited school of social work/counseling.
• Licensed in New York State, be in good standing and remain in continuous good standing with the state’s licensing board: LMSW, LMHC, LMFT , LCSW or limited permit.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic Computer knowledge and the ability to document in an electronic health record.
• Clearance by NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
• Clearances from NYS Justice Center (SEL), Medicaid Exclusion List, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).
• Must maintain clearances 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.