Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the OMH Licensed Clinician is responsible for the clinical oversight of individuals diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. OMH Licensed Clinician provides crisis intervention, direct support, medication monitoring and oversight, assistance with daily living skills, and any other assistance that individuals need while participating in site-based services. The team member will assist in the development of the Initial Plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support Plans. The OMH Licensed Clinician will also run therapy groups on specific topics, provide individualized supportive counseling, and conduct assessments as needed or required.
OverviewEssential Job Functions
Perform assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions to children, adolescents and adults.Develop an individualized, prescriptive treatment plans to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.Conduct individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice, using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.Arrange for appropriate care within the FREE umbrella or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures.Ensure that each patient’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.Participate in Departmental activities such as clinical care conferences, integrated care committees, risk meetings to ensure the highest quality of care is met.Maintain progress notes and other documentation required so that the client medical record is completed contemporaneously.Ensure that all required documentation is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the communityAdvocate for the needs of the individuals in team discussions, communications with collateral organizations, and other contactsParticipate in the review of referral information when applicable, and case reviews as neededComplete all required trainings and stay in compliance Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organizationOther duties as assigned QualificationsEducation, Work Experience, and Competencies
Master’s Degree in human services requiredLicensure as either an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC requiredRight candidate with no licensure might be considered, but would need to sign educational agreement and would only qualify for entry level 1 on salary scaleMinimum of 1 years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illnessValid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREEExperience working with outside treatment providers and mental health professionalsDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essentialMust be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skillsCritical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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