Clinician - Part-time

Ccwny; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

25 PTO days per year

Employer-paid EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a part-time Clinician to provide individual, family, and group therapy for Kinship caregivers and clients in the Olean area. You will work on-site 17.5 hours per week, with some evenings until 8 PM, in a trauma-informed, supportive team setting.

The role emphasizes empathy, client-driven care, and collaboration with Kinship staff. A Master’s in social work and NYS licensure prerequisites apply, with strong community resources knowledge in Western New York.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or another mental health-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field preferred
• Knowledge of kinship care, Article 6 custody, and informal custody arrangements preferred but not required
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Trauma Informed principles to create safety and empowerment for change.
• Counseling is client-driven, trauma-informed, and relevant to kinship concerns.
• Collaborates with clients on treatment expectations and development of treatment plans and goals.
• Uses a medical record system to enter client information and case notes per policy and regulations.
• Provides therapeutic individual, group, and family therapy.
• Facilitates groups with Kinship case manager for family events, educational groups, and outreach.
• Produces accurate, timely progress notes reflecting status and plan goals.
• Collaborates with other providers and Kinship case manager as needed.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs.
• Reliable transportation and NYS Driver's license to travel to other offices as needed

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Empathy

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

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SocialCare-KinshipCaregiver-Alleg Reg PT District Office Olean, Olean, NY, US

Salary Range: $26.75 To $28.00 Hourly

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo seeks apart-time Clinician. This is a great opportunity for an empathetic trauma informed clinician who is looking to work on a supportive team with great benefits and a flexible schedule. Responsible for providing individual and/or family sessions as well as group facilitated sessions for our Kinship caregiver program and clients only.

This position will be expected to work on-site 17.5 hours per week. Must be available to work some evenings until 8 PM.

Catholic Charities is a non ‑ profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances.

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide ‑ ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma ‑ informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees.

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone); Trauma ‑ Informed Care (TIC); Wellbeing; and Safety, all of which foster an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment.

Job Responsibilities

Utilizes Trauma Informed principles with clients to create safety and empowerment for change

Counseling is client-driven, trauma-informed, and relevant to kinship concerns

Collaborates with clients on treatment expectations and development of treatment plans and goals throughout treatment.

Utilizes a medical record system to enter client information and case notes within program policy and regulations expectations

Has strong clinical skills in all modalities related to individual/group/family therapy; and attends available trainings to continue to expand skillset

Provides therapeutic individual/group/ and family therapy

Facilitates groups in collaboration with Kinship case manager to include family events, educational groups, support groups, and outreach activities

Must be able to provide clients with empathy and understanding regardless of own views/opinions or beliefs.

Produces accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes concurrent with each session or interaction that reflects the client's current status, progress, and treatment plan goals.

Collaborate with other providers and Kinship case manager when necessary and appropriate for client care and treatment.

Able to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client needs

Reliable transportation and valid NYS Driver's license to travel to other offices within the district if needed

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or another mental health-related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field preferred

Knowledge of kinship care, Article 6 custody, and informal custody arrangements preferred but not required

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), including the ability to engage diverse youth, families, and community service providers

Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative, organizational, and time management skills

Flexibility and adaptability regarding scheduling, service location, travel, and responsiveness to family needs

Strong working knowledge of resources available in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties

Proficiency in using an electronic health record system

Commitment to the mission, values, and service philosophy of Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Why You'll Love Working Here

17.5 hours per week

15 paid holidays, based on schedule hours worked

25 PTO days per year (pro ‑ rated first year)

Employer ‑ paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan (eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation shown above may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo seeks apart-time Clinician. This is a great opportunity for an empathetic trauma informed clinician who is looking to work on a supportive team with great benefits and a flexible schedule. Responsible for providing individual and/or family sessions as well as group facilitated sessions for our Kinship caregiver program and clients only.

This position will be expected to work on-site 17.5 hours per week. Must be available to work some evenings until 8 PM.

Catholic Charities is a non ‑ profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances.

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide ‑ ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma ‑ informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees.

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone); Trauma ‑ Informed Care (TIC); Wellbeing; and Safety, all of which foster an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes Trauma Informed principles with clients to create safety and empowerment for change

• Counseling is client-driven, trauma-informed, and relevant to kinship concerns

• Collaborates with clients on treatment expectations and development of treatment plans and goals throughout treatment.

• Utilizes a medical record system to enter client information and case notes within program policy and regulations expectations

• Has strong clinical skills in all modalities related to individual/group/family therapy; and attends available trainings to continue to expand skillset

• Provides therapeutic individual/group/ and family therapy

• Facilitates groups in collaboration with Kinship case manager to include family events, educational groups, support groups, and outreach activities

• Must be able to provide clients with empathy and understanding regardless of own views/opinions or beliefs.

• Produces accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes concurrent with each session or interaction that reflects the client's current status, progress, and treatment plan goals.

• Collaborate with other providers and Kinship case manager when necessary and appropriate for client care and treatment.

• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client needs

• Reliable transportation and valid NYS Driver's license to travel to other offices within the district if needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or another mental health-related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field preferred

• Knowledge of kinship care, Article 6 custody, and informal custody arrangements preferred but not required

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), including the ability to engage diverse youth, families, and community service providers

• Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative, organizational, and time management skills

• Flexibility and adaptability regarding scheduling, service location, travel, and responsiveness to family needs

• Strong working knowledge of resources available in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties

• Proficiency in using an electronic health record system

• Commitment to the mission, values, and service philosophy of Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 17.5 hours per week

• 15 paid holidays, based on schedule hours worked

• 25 PTO days per year (pro ‑ rated first year)

• Employer ‑ paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation shown above may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

This position will be scheduled at least 2-3 days per week, and must be available to work some evenings until 8 PM.

This position will be expected to work on-site 17.5 hours per week.