Clinician (Unlicensed) - Lewis County

Children's Home of Jefferson County; Town of Lowville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Home of Jefferson County seeks a Clinician to deliver comprehensive clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapies. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, assessment, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have appropriate New York State licensure and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

This full-time position requires on-site work, with potential occasional travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Licensure as LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist required.
• Strong organizational and office skills essential.
• Excellent people skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and interviews new clients.
• Provide psychotherapy using evidence-based methods.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings.

Skills

Organizational abilities

People skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Self-direction

Professionalism

Education

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R)

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Clinician is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical services to clients and their families. This includes individual, family, and group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Clinicians formulate and implement appropriate treatment strategies for their caseload and maintain timely, satisfactory documentation. Clinical therapy involves providing psychotherapeutic services to patients with behavioral healthcare needs to improve functioning. Duties are performed as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team under the supervision of a senior licensed staff member, who provides oversight and guidance in assessment, diagnosis using DSM, collaborative and individualized treatment planning, psychosocial histories, progress notes, psychotherapy, and consultation. The incumbent does related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Performs intakes and interviews new clients to obtain information and identify behavioral healthcare needs and refers to psychiatric medication management staff if appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss new cases and formulate treatment plans.
• Provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups using evidence‑based therapeutic methods to assist patients in treating mental health symptoms, increasing functioning in multiple domains, and achieving more satisfying lives.
• Makes referrals to a variety of health, social, vocational, and educational agencies and facilities to arrange supportive services for patients.
• Provides emotional support needed by clients involved in the process of growth or change.
• Refers patients to psychiatric medication management staff for medication review as needed.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as patient treatment plans, case progress notes, referrals, letters, and treatment and discharge summaries.
• Contacts client families and other collaterals to obtain information to assess and monitor client progress and treatment as appropriate.
• Provides crisis intervention and services as necessary.
• Requires a valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to drive legally.
• Complies with OMH MHOTRS regulations.
• Actively develops clinical skills through clinical supervision and CEU trainings.
• Demonstrates adaptability in response to change and effectively manages additional responsibilities as needed; participates in clinical on‑call rotation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support CHJC and ensure the effective operation of the Community Clinic.

Special Requirements

Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to conferences and/or meetings. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk is involved in working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending on assignments.

Equipment: This position requires maintaining a working knowledge of related office equipment, including personal computers, printers, audio‑visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time, flexible working hours to meet the needs of the program. Due to the nature of the position, the Clinician will need to be on‑site. Regular work‑from‑home arrangements are not permitted.

Travel

Travel may occasionally be required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence County).

Required Education and Experience

Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW‑R), or Licensed Psychologist. (Permit authorized with provided supervision.)

Requirements

Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential. The candidate must have excellent people skills, be a team player, work with privileged information in an unbiased and ethical manner, and work with diverse populations. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication, cooperation with others, detail‑orientation, and excellent time‑management skills are required. Self‑direction, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism are essential, as well as the ability to react to change productively and handle additional duties as assigned.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre‑employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Children and Family Services, along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance, and eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Corporate compliance, HIPAA privacy security, workplace harassment, and discrimination training, along with nonviolent crisis intervention, first aid, and CPR will be required following the date of hire.