About the Role
Provide individual/family counseling, treatment planning, assessments, and possible crisis intervention virtually or in-person for children, adolescents and their families to help prevent the progression of behavioral health needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide all clinical services within the context of the child and family environment, primarily in the child's home, school, or preferred community location.
- Offer telehealth services as appropriate and in alignment with state regulations and program procedures.
- Provide crisis management by stabilizing the child/youth in the home after the crisis has occurred and/or assist with goal setting.
- Provide clients and their families with goal-directed community services and solution-focused interventions to address behavioral health needs and achieve identified goals.
- Collaborate with the child and family to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan that meets medical necessity while honoring the child’s self-identified needs, goals, and ethnic, religious, and cultural identities.
- Establish a diagnosis using the DSM V and relevant assessment tools to create a medically necessary treatment plan with measurable goals, objectives, and supports.
- Work collaboratively with the child and family system of care, including Residential, Behavioral Health Clinic, Foster Care, Preventative services, Health Homes, Care Coordination, school districts, and primary care physicians.
- Complete progress notes via Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) within 24 hours of service provision.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, including meeting Productivity Expectations.
- Adhere to Gateway's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, providing professional and meaningful interventions and interactions.
- Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, and trainings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be license-eligible, hold a provisional license (LMHC-P or LMSW permit), or be fully licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
- LMSW candidates should be eligible for or actively pursuing their “C” designation.
- LMHC candidates should be eligible for or actively pursuing their Diagnostic Privilege/Permit.
- Candidates may qualify under grandfathering provisions with appropriate exemption documentation.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
- Adequate auto insurance.
- Reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis.
Skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as an enthusiastic team player
- Ability to work nights and/or provide non-traditional hours, at least 2 days per week
- Knowledgeable in Evidence Based behavioral interventions and assessments
- Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
- Ability to travel to community locations to meet with clients
Location
- Community setting
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Virtual
- In-person
Experience Level
- Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Must be license-eligible, hold a provisional license (LMHC-P or LMSW permit), or be fully licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 - $58,850
Benefits
- Medical plan insurance
- Dental plan insurance
- Vision plan insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 403B retirement plan
- Up to 11 paid holidays
- Up to 33 days of PTO each year
About the Company
- Gateway Longview's Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs support children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
- Gateway Longview is committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.
- We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
- We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
- Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Equal Opportunity
- Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer.
- An EEO/AA Agency
- We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
