Clinician

Job definition

Duties and Responsibilities

Gathers sufficient information for each client to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan or referral to the treatment resources in the community. Implements appropriate crisis services when needed to prevent decomposition and moves client toward an appropriate treatment plan and enhances adaptive functioning. Shares information about the Agency and its services in order to help clients and other interested parties participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals and better understand the functions of the center. Helps clients to become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment and transcendence of the stigma associated with those services. Maintains client stability through a planned ongoing treatment relationship or assesses and helps implement changes in client functioning when indicated. Regularly assesses with supervisor the progress of the client's treatment and is open to recommendations for improvement. Assists clients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment. Assists the client in understanding the need for cooperation with fee and insurance responsibilities by helping the client understand and resolve psychological and financial obstacles to payment. Strengthens the ability of the client to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment has ended through proper discharge planning and termination process. Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including, but not limited to, treatment plans, progress notes and treatment plan reviews, documenting appropriate therapeutic intervention with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities. Performs outreach to clients and home visits as necessary. Participates in all required internal and external meetings that appropriately represent the needs of the client and the Agency. Utilizes and understands the value of supervision which increases practice skills, promotes better service for the client and preserves accountability to the Agency. Supervises graduate and undergraduate students, when assigned, incorporating the needs of the client being serviced, the Agency, the education of the student and the University. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: Medical Dental Vision $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit Flexible Spending Account 403(b) retirement plan Long Term and Short Term Disability Legal Plan Dependent Care Expense Account Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Insurance HRA Training programs including a Mentorship program Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness Career growth and Promotional opportunities Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more ___________________________________________________________________ If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. ___________________________________________________________________ CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row. Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives. Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference. It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'