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Mental Health Therapist
Location:
Niagara Falls, NY
Description:
We are hiring a Full-time (40 hours/week) MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST for Monsignor Carr Institute (MCI) / Catholic Charities in our North Tonawanda office 40-hours/week, Salaried position; Hybrid remote working available; FREE evidence-based trainings and required consultation hours Ample Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Retirement plan with employer contributions JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing high quality behavioral health services including but not limited to assessment and treatment of an assigned caseload of children and/or adults (site-dependent) with mental health and/or substance use disorders in an OMH-licensed outpatient behavioral health setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Core Catholic Charities/Monsignor Carr Institute Responsibilities: Exemplify Catholic Charities' mission, vision, guiding principles and policies and procedures Promote adherence to high ethical standards, consistent with the Catholic Charities' Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, legal mandates & labor laws, NYS Justice Center, NYS, OMH, managing contractual regulations and other accreditation standards (e.g. COA, BBB). Promote and reinforce client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused trauma-informed care in the context of systems. Cultivate a culture of sensitivity and respect for diversity. Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. Infuses agency values in therapeutic care, offering quality, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused behavioral health and substance abuse services, as well as with collateral contacts. Perform all duties in accordance with CCB's corporate compliance and ethics program. Other duties as assigned. Clinical Responsibilities: Orient new clients to treatment expectations and course of outpatient treatment. Assessments: Complete comprehensive initial assessments with each client to determine appropriateness for admission and help determine course of treatment. Admissions: Admit clients to the program as per policy and regulations; Make appropriate referral if client does not meet admission criteria. Treatment Plans: Complete initial and ongoing treatment plans within the required time frames that include the current needs, strengths, safety, and corresponding plan of care for each client. Therapy: Provide individual/group/family therapy as prescribed in the client's treatment plan based on comprehensive person-centered assessment and planning. Collaterals: Promptly and actively communicates with the client's family and designated collaterals and service providers; Routinely collaborates with other Catholic Charities' programs to foster comprehensive client care. Re-Engagement: Makes active attempts to re-engage clients who withdraw from treatment when clinically appropriate. Discharge: Discharge clients per policy and procedure. Promptly complete discharge summaries and send a copy to the appropriate referral sources as per policy and regulations to facilitate "warm" hand-offs. Service Delivery: Sessions are conducted based on clinical appropriateness and client preferences and may be a combination of in-person and teletherapy. Employee must utilize approved video platforms only for teletherapy appointments, meetings and collaboration with treatment team. Documentation: Produce accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes after each session or interaction that reflects the client's status, progress, and treatment plan goals; Complete outpatient treatment review (OTR) forms in a prompt, professional, and efficient manner. Complete required risk-related, reimbursement-related and electronic and paper documentation accurately, completely, and timely. Completes case record self-audits on each client's chart as required. Professional Development: Actively seeks guidance, consultation, and direction from the supervisor and members of the treatment team. Comes prepared to clinical supervision sessions and utilizes them as a means to improve clinical skills and expertise. Participates in required staff meetings and designated training. Attends other educational training to maintain skills. Keep credential up to date including completion of required continuing education units (CEUs). The Agency provides many training opportunities, but some CEUs may need to be collected externally to meet individual needs. Those hired with Masters degrees only and/or provisional licensure must take all steps necessary to complete licensure. EDUCATION: At minimum, completion of a Master's Degree program and at least a license-eligible degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing or related discipline. Achievement and maintenance of New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT) is required for continued employment. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: At least one (1) year of professional behavioral health experience (internship experience may be counted). Exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills required. Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain effective relationships with a clinical team. Demonstrated agility, initiative, ability to work independently and efficiently (effective organizational and time management skills) and produce results Familiarity with WNY community and continuum of human services (health, behavioral health and social services) systems, organizations and resources Fluent in various computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel), electronic database systems and electronic health records Experience with 10e11 EMR system a plus SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in order provide person-centered care. Catholic Charities of Buffalo offers: 14 paid holidays for full-time 25 PTO days a year for full-time flexible schedules comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage flexible spending accounts no cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403B Retirement plan with employer contributions training and development opportunities Apply today at: ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs Catholic Charities offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Catholic Charities serves more than 150,000 Western New Yorkers each year without regard to age, race, gender or religious affiliation. Catholic Charities programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Catholic Charities Of Buffalo
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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