OP Clinician Licensed

Citizen Advocates; City of Ogdensburg (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Advocates in New York's Ogdensburg area seeks a Licensed Clinician to manage a client caseload and develop person-centered treatment plans under supervision. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, document in the EHR, and provide individual, group, or family counseling for mental health and substance use.

Collaborating with local agencies, you will assist with crisis management, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources while adhering to OMH, OASAS, and state/federal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.
• Licensed eligible; if licensed, track and maintain licensure status.
• Continuing professional education required.
• Experience with mental health and substance use populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload and develop goals with clinical supervision.
• Complete biopsychosocial histories and person-centered treatment plans.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.
• Complete mandatory EHR documentation within regulatory timelines.
• Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for mental health/substance use.
• Collaborate with local agencies and provide crisis management services.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans with patients, families and staff.

Skills

Collaborative

Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Flexibility

Results Focus

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health

Job description

Summary/Objective:The Clinician - Licensed 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):Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessment that includes the patients problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background.Responsible for assisting patients in creating and maintaining person centered treatment plansAttends weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.Completes mandatory documentation on EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.Empowers patients and encourages patient’s choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage, and sexual orientation.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.).Provides patients and families with crisis management services by appointment or walk-in.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with patients, patients’ families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use.Ability to collaborate with other local agencies (DSS, Probation, Drug Court).Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State and Federal regulations, agencies policies and procedures, laws and ethical guidelines.Supervisory Responsibilities:N/ACompetencies:Competency Level:FrontlineCompetencyProficient LevelCollaborativeAdvancedDecision MakingAdvancedEmotional IntelligenceAdvancedFlexibilityAdvancedResults FocusAdvancedPhysical Demands:Lifting Requirements:SedentaryLifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)XLightLifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 poundsMediumLifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 poundsHeavyLifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 poundsVery HeavyLifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or morePhysical Demands:Task0 – 1/3FrequentConstantTask0 – 1/3FrequentConstantBendingXSeeingXKeyingXSpeakingXHearingXSittingXReachingXStandingXCarryingXWalkingXPullingXPushingXDefinitions:0 – 1/3 of the time:Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job 0-1/3 of the time.Frequent:Activity is a customary part of the essential functions of the job 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.Constant:Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job 2/3 of the time or more.Required Education and Experience:Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.Licensed eligible. If licensed, required to track and maintain status of professional licensure.Continuing professional education requiredExperience working with mental health and substance use population is preferred.Additional Requirements:n/aPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkType:Full-time/part-time/per-diemHours of Work:Work Week Schedule:Varies, depending upon schedule need.Hours of Work:a.m. top.m.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.Other Duties:Please 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.Employees are required to maintain training, licenses, and certifications per regulatory and agency requirements.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.Employment at Citizen Advocates is “at will”. You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Citizen Advocates is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.Citizen Advocates is an Equal Employments Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.