Clinician

JOB DEFINITION:The Per Diem Clinician provides crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and care coordination services to individuals presenting to the Community Crisis Center (CCC). As part of a multidisciplinary team, the clinician conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments, safety planning and facilitates appropriate dispositions to the least restrictive level of care. The clinician supports the Community Crisis Center's mission of providing immediate, recovery-oriented behavioral health services while reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization and psychiatric hospitalization. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Master's degree in Social Work required or Mental Health Counseling. LMSW, LMCW, LMHC. LMFT, LMHC- D, LMFT, D EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing behavioral health services in a crisis, emergency, inpatient, outpatient, mobile crisis, or community mental health setting preferred. Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention strongly preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Gathers sufficient information for each client to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan or referral to the treatment resources in the community.Implements appropriate crisis services when needed to prevent decomposition and moves client toward an appropriate treatment plan and enhance adaptive functioning.Shares information about the Agency and its services to help clients and other interested parties participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals and better understand the functions of the center.Helps clients to become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment and transcendence of the stigma associated with those services.Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including, but not limited to, treatment plans, progress notes and treatment plan reviews, documenting appropriate therapeutic intervention with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities.Work a minimum of 7 hours per month within the department; maximum 19 hours per week. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progressComplete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.Other duties as assigned.BENEFITS:We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:MedicalDentalVision$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided BenefitFlexible Spending Account403(b) retirement planLong Term and Short Term DisabilityLegal PlanDependent Care Expense AccountLife Insurance/Supplemental Life InsurancePet InsuranceHRATraining programs including a Mentorship programEmployees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan ForgivenessCareer growth and Promotional opportunitiesEmployee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more___________________________________________________________________If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at .___________________________________________________________________CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row.Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'