Clinical Support Specialist

Centralnassau; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Long Term and Short Term Disability

Life Insurance/Supplemental Life

Job summary

CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. in Long Island seeks a Youth ACT Team clinician to support individuals and families with severe emotional disturbance through community-based, evidence-based treatment and services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field, with a Master’s preferred. One year at Masters level or two years at Bachelors level in mental health is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• One year experience in a mental health setting at the Masters level or two years at Bachelors level.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with transportation and representation at court hearings.
• Completes referrals and linkage to community benefits and services.
• Support families to develop skills and health management through targeted interventions.
• Lead integration of educational and vocational goals with team tasks.
• Assist with assessments such as PHQ-9/a and safety planning.
• Coordinate community integration trips for Youth ACT Recipients.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement, Utilization Review and performance improvement activities.
• Plan and coordinate services to support case management and care coordination, including benefits applications.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Team coordination

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

JOB DEFINITION:

The mission of the CN Guidance Youth ACT Team is to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals and their families who are diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The Youth ACT Team provides an integrated set of evidenced-based treatment and support services through a highly individualized approach. Services are provided in the community in places and situations where problems arise.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One year experience working in a mental health setting at the Masters or higher level or two years' experience working in a mental health setting at the Bachelors level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists clients with transportation and representation at court hearings.
2. Completes referrals and linkage to community benefits, organizations and institutions that will assist the client in completing the stated treatment plan goals.
3. Clinical support staff are responsible for working with the child and family in support of identified treatment goals through discrete and targeted service interventions, such as skill development or training and education. The clinical staff support the child and family in acquiring the necessary skills and abilities to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for prosocial activities and interactions.
4. The clinical support staff who, in addition to performing routine clinical support team duties, also has lead responsibility for integrating educational and/or vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members. This staff member provides needed assistance through all phases of the vocational service.
5. Be able to assist team members with completing various assessments such as PHQ-9/a, suicidality assessments, relapse prevention and safety planning.
6. Assist and coordinate in planning for community integration trips for Youth ACT Recipients
7. Responsible for Quality Improvement, Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities including but not limited to data collection, analysis of outcome trends, and identification of service provision, which needs improvement, completion of case records and the timely submission of required documentations.
8. Plan and coordinate all services, in the office or in the field, which support and supplement the rendering of case management and care coordination services to clients and their identified families including but not limited to applying for and maintenance of benefits through the Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, housing applications etc.
9. Must have an understanding of concrete services i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, DSS and SPOA housing.
10. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
11. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
15. 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

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 2019-2026, 8 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.