The Children and Youth Division of Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Clinician to join our Otsego County Youth ACT Team.

The program will serve youth ages 10-20 years 11 months. The program will provide intensive clinical treatment for youth who had traditionally faced challenges with the current mental health treatment model. Program staff are a team who utilize youth guided, family driven approaches to develop the best strategies and interventions for mental health recovery and wellness.

As a Clinician, you will be responsible for:

· Providing comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing therapeutic services (individual, family, and or groups) to youth clients.

· Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans that address unique clinical, functional, and psychosocial needs of youth – in collaboration with youth, families, and other members of the Youth ACT Team.

· Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and stabilization (including on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule as needed).

· Coordinate and collaborate with team members (psychiatry, peer advocates, case managers, program support staff), as well as with external systems such as schools, hospitals, child welfare, and community supports.

· Participate in regular team meetings, treatment planning, progress reviews, discharge/transitional planning, and coordination of wraparound services to support long-term community stability.

· Provide family-based interventions and support (psychoeducation, family therapy, parent/caregiver support), recognizing the central role of the family and other natural supports in youth recovery.

· Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation and records consistent with OMH regulations and agency policies.

There may be additional responsibilities assigned as needed to support evolving needs of Youth ACT Program.

Qualifications for this Position:

Credentialed New York State Licensed Mental Health providers are required (LMSW, LCSW, and LMHC)

2 years of experience working with youth and families; preferred

Bi-lingual Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidate must have the ability to work with a diverse population. Must have strong communication skills. Knowledge of trauma informed care service delivery will be a plus.

Excellent salary ranging $73,000 - $76,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Other Requirements:

Valid NYS driver's license and successful clearance by Justice Center and New York State Office of Children and Families Statewide Central Register Database clearance.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, 403b and flexible spending account.

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time

Access to agency vehicle

Mileage Reimbursement

Rehabilitation Support Services wants all interested applicants to know we hire a diverse workforce and are actively recruiting candidates in accordance with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity practices.

This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and onsite meetings/interviews.

EOE

Pay: $73,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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