Youth Clinician

together for youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth is seeking a Non-Secure Detention Clinician to deliver clinical treatment and assessments to youth in a NSD program. You will develop initial crisis plans, perform timely assessments, and coordinate with county caseworkers and probation officers for treatment planning.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field with licensure eligibility, with LCSW preferred, and at least 1 year in behavioral health or residential youth services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field is required.
• Licensure eligibility is required; LCSW strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, or a residential setting with at-risk youth.
• Valid driver’s license; some travel to other facilities may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop ICSP within 24 hours of admission (excluding weekends/holidays).
• Complete assessments within 72 hours of admission to NSD facility.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within five days of admission.
• Meet with residents weekly for 1:1 counseling addressing treatment objectives.
• Co-facilitate two weekly social and emotional skills groups.
• Ensure all clinical services comply with agency policies and regulations.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and connect residents with community resources.
• Provide telehealth services to NSD residents; complete required documentation within deadlines.

Skills

Counseling

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Non-Secure Detention Clinician is responsible for providing clinical treatment and assessments to children and families consistent with agency mission, vision and values.Job Responsibilities:Develop an initial Individual Crisis Support Plan (ICSP) with the resident within 24 hours of admission, excluding weekends and holidays. This ICSP shall be reviewed at a minimum every thirty (30) days and updated as indicated.Completes an assessment of residents within 72- hours of admission to the Non-Secure Detention (NSD) facility.Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan for each resident within five (5) days, excluding weekends and holidays, of admission to the NSD facility.Completes required documentation and assessments within 15 days of admission and communicates report to internal and external stakeholders.Works collaboratively with NSD team to support the residents.Interfaces with internal and external programs/stakeholders including but not limited to county caseworkers, probation/court officers, for purpose of treatment planning.Meets with each resident once a week for 1:1 counseling addressing objectives in the resident’s treatment plan.Responsible for co-facilitating two social and emotional skills groups a week.Ensures all clinical services are delivered in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.Collaborates with members of the program to develop a discharge plan for each resident, identifying community resources available to the resident and their families.Completes, maintains, and tracks all mandatory documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.Provides telehealth services to residents within the NSD program.Provides as needed in-service training to the staff regarding a basic understanding of primary mental health disorders seen in the program and provides resources to assist direct staff in their day-to-day responsibilities with youth.Represents agency in a professional manner and attends internal and external meetings, clinical supervision, and team meetings and prepares required documentation for all meetings.Job Requirements:A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field that qualifies for Licensure or Limited Permit eligibility is required. LCSW strongly preferred.At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, or a residential setting working with at-risk youth is required.A valid driver’s license is required with acceptable driving history to the Agency. Limited travel may be necessary, including visits to other agency facilities.Must be able to obtain and maintain TCI and First Aid/CPR certification.Ability to work effectively with economically and culturally diverse populations.Capacity to engage with individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges.Salary & Schedule$74,500 - 83,000 annually; commensurate on experience.Monday-FridayReport on-site to NSD Detention in Canaan, NY for your primary location.Travel between programs to NSD Canaan, NY and Bath, NY as needed.No hybrid or remote work is supported, all work must be done in person at the specified locations.Equal Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#NSDCAN