CLINICIAN-LIMITED PERMIT-MSW

Citizen-Advocate; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen-Advocate in New York State seeks a Clinician with Limited Permit to manage a client caseload and develop person-centered treatment plans under supervision. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, provide individual/group/family counseling, and collaborate with local agencies within OMH/OASAS guidelines.

Master’s in social work or mental health is required; licensed-eligible status and ongoing education are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.
• Licensed eligible; track and maintain licensure status if already licensed.
• Continuing professional education required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload and identify goals to improve functioning.
• Complete biopsychosocial history assessments and document appropriately.
• Create and maintain person-centered treatment plans with supervisors.
• Provide crisis management services by appointment or walk-in.
• Complete urine drug screens and collaborate with community resources.
• Develop discharge plans with clients, families, and staff.

Skills

Decision Making

Collaboration Skills

Results Driven

Communication Proficiency

Technical Capacity

Teamwork Orientation

Thoroughness

Flexibility

Crisis Management

Time Management

Emotional Intelligence

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health

Licensed eligible

Continuing professional education

Tools

EHR system

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:The Clinician- Limited Permit is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they identify goals and objectives to help improve emotional, social and daily functioning with support from a clinical supervisor.Essential Functions (Job Duties)1. Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessment that includes the client’s problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background.2. Responsible for assisting clients in creating and maintaining person centered treatment plans3. Attends weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.4. Completes mandatory documentation on EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.5. Empowers clients and encourages client’s choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage, and sexual orientation.6. Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational transportation, adaptive phone equipment, insurance eligibility, etc.).7. Provides clients and families with crisis management services by appointment or walk-in.8. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with clients, clients’ families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.9. Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use.10. Ability to collaborate with other local agencies (DSS, Probation, Drug Court).11. Complete urine drug screens on clients.12. Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.Competencies1. Decision Making2. Collaboration Skills3. Results Driven4. Communication Proficiency5. Technical Capacity6. Teamwork Orientation7. Thoroughness8. Flexibility9. Crisis Management10. Time Management11. Emotional Intelligence12. ConfidentialityPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. 40 hours a week. Workweek schedule: Monday through Friday. Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.TravelOccasional, meetings, possible home visits.Required Education and Experience1. Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.2. Licensed eligible. If licensed, required to track and maintain status of professional licensure.3. Continuing professional education required4. Experience working with mental health and substance use population is preferred.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.