Primary Clinician- LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC

JOB DEFINITION :

The OnTrackNY Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program at CN Guidance and Counseling Services, which serves adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing first episode psychosis.

Our mission is to empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and to pursue their goals for school, work and personal relationships.

Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self-determination are at the core of everything we do.

The Primary Clinician works closely with all members of the team in an integrated way, develops a positive clinical relationship with the client early on, and facilitates linkage with other community supports.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT :

Licensed Clinical / Masters Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

1-year experience in mental health and / or chemical dependency community-based setting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Primary resource for participants and their families to provide emotional and practical support focusing on participant outreach, engagement, and retention.
• Conducts needs assessments; provides psycho-education regarding coaching sessions that focus on skill building; engages in safety planning and wellness management planning and connects participants and families with the support and services they need.
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine the participant's level of social functioning and substance use via a shared decision making (SDM) framework.
• Draws on expertise of other team members and deploy s team resources
• Gather sufficient information for each individual to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan.
• Engage in safety planning and wellness management planning with
• Connect participants and families with the services and supports they need;
• Provide behavioral interventions and take an especially active role in the family support domain.
• Provide Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse Treatment, Behavioral Activation, Coping Skills Training, and Psycho-education.
• Provide psychoeducation regarding first episode psychosis (FEP) and the goals of the OnTrackNY program;
• Provide supportive therapy
• Develop and modify treatment using a shared decision-making process with clients
• Work with participants and family for transition from the team to other services and supports, and ensure stable links at discharge.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities with other team
• Engage in performing assessments, handling crisis intervention and discharge
• Provide direct, face-to-face and / or collateral services to individuals either in the OnTrackNy office or in the community in places and situations where problems
• Regularly assesses with Team Leader the progress of individuals.
• Complete 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.

• Identify and implement quality improvement trainings and activities as part of professional development goals.
• Encourage quality improvement processes and provide consistent resources for QI and professional development.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS :

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal / Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 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 .

Central Nassau 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 2019-2024, 6 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 Central Nassau 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.

Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.