Clinical Services Specialist

CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) retirement plan

Training programs including a Mentorship program

Career growth and promotional opportunities

Job summary

CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc is seeking a Licensed Clinician to provide evaluations and mental health support for K-12 students. The clinician will serve as a liaison among providers, families, and the school district to improve educational outcomes. Responsibilities include crisis therapy, care coordination, and coordination of mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, possess New York State licensure, and have at least two years of clinical experience working with children and families.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of post-graduate clinical work in relevant settings, including children and families.
• Familiarity with the school system and community providers.

Responsibilities

• Spend 50% of time with students and 50% with families and community providers.
• Gather information for each student to make a diagnostic assessment.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources for youth and families.

Skills

Evaluations

Mental health assessments

Crisis therapy

Care coordination

Client advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

New York State licensure

Job description

Job Definition

Licensed Clinician to provide evaluations, mental health assessments, and if indicated, short‑term crisis therapy for students in grades K‑12. The clinician will also ensure linkage to ongoing community treatment coordinated through the student/family's insurance coverage. The role acts as a liaison between providers, families, and the district to aid in improved educational outcomes.

Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• New York State licensure.

Experience Required

• Two (2) years of post‑graduate clinical work in relevant settings, including children and families.
• Familiarity with the school system, available supports, and community providers for youth and families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Clinical Services Specialist will spend 50% of their time with students and/or school staff and 50% with families and community providers completing linkages. The appropriate school district staff will determine the most effective schedule.
• Gather sufficient information for each student to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine referrals for mental health supports in the community.
• Care coordination—helping students/families identify their full array of service needs and providers across the community who can assist in meeting those needs.
• Referral and "warm hand‑off"—the liaison helping the student/family to directly and fully connect with the agreed‑upon specialist(s); such hand‑offs will target community providers with family insurance as primary payor.
• Implement appropriate crisis services when needed.
• Regularly collaborate with school mental health staff on the progress of students' treatment needs and linkage to referrals.
• Exchange information with other agencies that benefit the student if needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources relevant to youth and families.
• Educate and inform students and families informally about mental health, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, stigma, fear, and ways to help oneself or friends/family members who may be struggling with these issues; and how the agency can assist with this.
• Provide brief intervention screening and therapy (e.g., administering surveys that help identify depression, such as PHQ‑9; performing SBIRT). Must be SBIRT trained.
• Provide structured, community‑wide presentations tailored toward various aged audiences.
• Review and interpret quality assurance standards:
  • Maintain current regulatory guidelines for the program and monitor program activities against these guidelines.
  • Prepare statistical and narrative reports as required.
  • Review clients' records, applying quality assurance and/or utilization review criteria to determine need for admission and continued stay in the program.
• Participate in school meetings related to coordination of mental health needs for students and the school district.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision‑making and keep clients informed of progress.
• Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their strengths, views, and experiences.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain health and safety awareness, including relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 (e.g., Broadway shows)

5 Personal Days, 10‑20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays yearly and so much more.

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.