Clinician

Job DetailsJob Location

• Bronx,
• NY 10453Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the preparation of goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, group counseling, staff training, and program enrichment. Will provide clinical guidance to the Case Managers and Socio therapist staff and participate and provide expert/professional support in treatment team meetings concerning mental health issues and behavior management. They will also provide clinical guidance and professional support in treatment team that concern the welfare of the program youth. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Will coordinate and provide individual and group counseling services in order to address youth’s behaviors, concerns, and progress in reference to overall bio-psychosocial functioning. Responsible for the oversight and execution of all therapeutic requirements for the program, as assigned. Crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary Responsible for performing initial intake and assessment for safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of child’s arrival and onward Utilize positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalations, and physical containment. Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for children while maintaining appropriate boundaries with children at all times. Provide weekly individual counseling to youth and ongoing individual and crisis intervention Gather and properly document all necessary social, medical, and educational information on each child. Maintain clinical records and progress notes and submit monthly updates Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to provide mental health and educational updates Some flexibility is required in terms of evening hours. Any other related duties as required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Computer – The Clinician must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs Office Equipment- The Clinician is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment. Communication - The Clinician needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language Writing - The Clinician must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Lifting - The Clinician may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs. Push/Pull - The Clinician may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs. Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Clinician will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day. Stooping