Mental Health Clinician-Clinic Based at Gateway-Longview, Inc.

Williamsville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

58850.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Documentation, Team Player, Independent Work, Evidence Based Interventions, Assessments, Client Collaboration, Treatment Planning, DSM Coding, ICD Coding, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, Productivity Management

Industry

Description

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician Department: Behavioral Health Clinic ***HIRING EVENT on March 10th & March 11th from 3p-7*** Walk-Ins welcome. You can apply and/or interview on site. 6350 Main Street, Williamsville 14221 Questions? Email, call or text Abby at: aclark@newviewalliance.org or 716-327-8067 Position Summary Assist children and adults, collaborating with their system of care, in working toward recovery and reducing the impact of mental health symptoms through effective assessment, intervention, and ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness Department Gateway Longview’s Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. Agency Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Benefits Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays a year, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date. Compensation $50,000 - $58,850 per year * Offers based on education and years of relevant experience Hours/Schedule Full-Time Monday-Friday Must be able to work 1-2 evenings per week to assist the clinic and/or meet with clients around their availability. Professional Development Opportunities Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline. Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities * Provide individual, group, and family therapy services at a school-based satellite clinic location and main clinic sites. * Assess each client’s mental health strengths and needs in accordance with the most current edition of the DSM / ICD 9 codes and in accordance with pertinent regulatory and agency standards * Demonstrates ability to identify clients at risk and intervene to prevent further psychological or physical decline. * Effectively collaborate with the client’s continuum of care providers to include psychiatric care provider, primary health provider and other involved health care providers * Ensure full engagement of each client in the therapeutic process as evidenced by consistent attendance at scheduled sessions and contributions to treatment planning and progress * Complete and maintain intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and all required documentation within regulatory timeframes, adhering to professional standards, agency policies, Office of Mental Health (OMH) guidelines, Federal Medicaid and HMO requirements, and COA accreditation standards. * Collaborate with the child and family to develop and establish a diagnosis and treatment plan that meets medical necessity while honoring the child’s self-identified needs, goals, and ethnic, religious, and cultural identities. * Ensure that each assigned client’s record is accurately maintained and up to date in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and agency standards. * Consistently meet established productivity expectations as defined by agency policy and program standards. * Participates in the 24-hour on-call clinical rotation to ensure continuous crisis support for clients of the Behavioral Health Clinic * Understand and adhere to Gateway's Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, providing professional and meaningful interventions and interactions. * Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, staff meetings and trainings as required by the program. * Other duties as assigned by supervisory staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Excellent documentation skills * Ability to work independently and also be an enthusiastic team player * Ability to work evening hours 1-2 nights per week to assist the clinic and/or meet with clients around their availability. * Ability to work and travel to a School Based Satellite location and the Main Clinic location * Knowledgeable in Evidence Based behavioral interventions and assessments * Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts Qualifications * Must be license-eligible, hold a provisional license (LMHC-P or LMSW permit), or be fully licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC. LMSW candidates should be eligible for or actively pursuing their “C” designation, and LMHC candidates should be eligible for or actively pursuing their Diagnostic Privilege/Permit. Candidates may also qualify under grandfathering provisions, with appropriate exemption documentation provided. An EEO/AA Agency We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.

Responsibilities

The clinician will provide individual, group, and family therapy services while assessing client mental health needs using current DSM/ICD codes and collaborating with the client's continuum of care providers. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation, meeting productivity expectations, and participating in a 24-hour on-call clinical rotation.