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Clinical Therapist

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Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston is growing and seeking a Clinical Therapist to join our Team.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Position Title:  Clinical Therapist

Salary: $24.00-26.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

Schedule: Full time/35 hours per week

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Catholic Charities working with the County of Steuben has a Clinical Therapist opening! The Clinical Therapist will work on site at the county with their clients and be responsible for conducting intake assessments, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, developing treatment plans and other necessary documentation as well as providing crisis services and making diagnostic determinations. Interfaces with local providers and provides linkages to other services as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·       Responsible for conducting initial intake assessments.

·       Responsible for making diagnostic determinations.

·       Conduct individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy.

·       Provision of crisis intervention services.

·       Develops and maintains accurate and timely client-specific records, reports, billing, treatment plans and progress notes according to all oversight agencies.

·       Responsible for making referrals as deemed appropriate.

·       Will participate in training, supervision, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

·       Carries out all other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator/Director of Home and Habilitation Services.

This position is working with the Steuben County Community Mental Health Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in social work or in Mental Health Counseling from a program approved by NYS Education Department is required, with a NYSED professional license as a LMSW, LCSW or LMHC. Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team and a working knowledge and understanding mental health diagnoses preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       The Clinic Therapist must have skills in gathering, interpreting, and reporting information in addition to skills in written and verbal communication.  The ability to make work plans and follow through on those plans independently and the ability to identify areas in need of improvement and recommend solutions is a must.  The Clinic Therapist will have good time management and organizational skills.  The ability to liaison with external agencies is a must.  Proficiency in computer skills is needed.  The Clinic Therapist must also exercise initiative, problem-solving, decision-making.  Sound clinical judgment and working knowledge of the DSM-IV.

·       Must meet the requirements of the School Age Care, Day Care, and/or Mental Health Regulations regarding a State Central Register Clearance regarding history of abuse/maltreatment of children.

·       Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

·       Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.

·       Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.

·       Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.     

·       Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.

·       Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.

·       Possession of a valid Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.

·       Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

·       Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

·       Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

·       Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

·       Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles.

·       Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.

·       Climb up or down stairs.

·       Able to reach above or below shoulders.

·       Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

·       Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions.

·       Be able to read, write and interpret written documents.

What you will get:

Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program.

·       Salary: $24.00-26.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

·       Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week. We believe in work-life balance!

·       Paid Time Off, 10 days to start, 15 days after 1^st Anniversary.

·       Holidays 12-14 paid holidays

·       Medical Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Vision Insurance

·       Life Insurance

·       Short-Term Disability

·       Long-Term Disability

·       Critical Illness Insurance

·       Supplemental Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Health Savings Account

·       Legal Plan

·       Identity Plan

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       6% Pension

·       Employee 401(k)

·       My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.

Our hiring process and timeline:

·       Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

·       Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.

·       In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening

·       In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet