LCSW, LMSW, LMHC Needed

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current New York State licensure as recognized by New York State Department of Education as licensed professionals and
recognized by the Office of Mental Health (OMH), including a Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-R, Licensed Creative Arts Therapists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed
Mental Health Counselors as well as Masters of Social Work, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists and
Mental Health Counselors who are eligible for limited permit.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid NYS class D Driver’s License at the time of appointment and maintenance of such license for the duration of
employment.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Licensed Clinical Therapist role is to provide initial diagnostic assessments, individualized person-centered treatment
planning, individual, family and/or group psychotherapy and/or other therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, complex care
coordination, and referrals for other services as appropriate. The Licensed Clinical Therapist functions as the primary therapist for
individuals of all ages, families, and groups that are affected by any of a wide range of diagnosable mental health challenges.
Many of these individuals are at high risk in various life domains, including interpersonal, intra-psychic, family dynamics,
employment, housing, legal, emotional stability, daily living skills, coping skills, and many other types of functional deficits.
Awareness of and full participation and cooperation with the Department and County Corporate Compliance programs is an
expected responsibility of an incumbent in this position. Supervision may be exercised over the work of social work interns,
bachelor-level professionals or volunteers. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinic Supervisor and
within the incumbent’s scope of practice as outlined by the New York State Education Department. The incumbent will perform
all related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Completes initial diagnostic assessments on individuals requesting mental health services to determine medical necessity
for treatment, including assessment of mental illness, identification of symptoms that interfere with the individual’s ability
to function adequately in their daily life, and identification of problem areas that will lead to person centered treatment
planning;
Provides psychotherapy and/or other clinical interventions to adults, children, couples, families, and groups, many of whom are
high risk clients;
Provides crisis intervention services both in person and by telephone, coordinates the provision of emergency services as needed
and refers clients to appropriate agencies for ongoing services;
Provides crisis intervention services in community settings or homes as required by the needs of the clients and the Department;
Receives and responds to telephone referrals from human service agencies, law enforcement agencies, County Departments, and
other community agencies or individuals who are experiencing crisis situations that may require immediate intervention;
Coordinates services and treatment plans with other agency professionals for clients who are connected with, or have need of the
services of, those other agencies;
Is responsible for understanding and adherence to both the Department and the County Corporate Compliance programs.
Corporate Compliance refers to the adherence to all Federal, State, and local laws that pertain to the work performed; Arranges transportation to hospital for clients requiring hospitalization or psychiatric evaluation; Participates in regularly scheduled group supervision and intake meetings, providing peer consultation to the other professionals involved;

• Mutiple Positions Open
• Court Mental Health Resource Navigator- Connecting Justice Involved Individuals to Voluntary Mental Health Services
• Children and Youth Social Worker- provides assessment and treatment for children and youth from birth forward and their families. Services are provided at the clinic as well as in area schools.