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About the Role
Ensure the development and implementation of an individualized, trauma-informed, and holistic treatment plan for children on an assigned caseload, maximizing the participation of the child and key family members. Provide clinical services specific to the child and family’s needs to accomplish identified discharge/reunification outcomes while working collaboratively through initial and ongoing assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial and ongoing assessments of children and their families receiving services from assigned programs.
- Participate as the lead clinical member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team specific to each child on assigned caseload.
- Ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive, individualized, and discharge/reunification-focused treatment plan, utilizing a strength-based approach.
- Monitor implementation of treatment plans and revise as necessary.
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy for children and families as prescribed on individualized treatment plans.
- Ensure that the frequency, nature, and location of clinical contacts are in compliance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
- Provide support for Case Planner to complete Case Management activities for assigned caseload.
- Ensure that referring/custodial agencies and parents are kept closely informed of case movement, case planning decisions, and significant events in the life of the child on an ongoing basis.
- Monitor the child's daily functioning to ensure continuity of service in accordance with the individualized treatment plan and staff participation in the development and implementation of that.
- Coordinate treatment efforts with other treatment team members via staff meetings, medication reviews, and other collateral contacts as deemed necessary.
- Facilitate timely and appropriate client transfers within the agency and discharge planning to outside services.
- Facilitate collateral contacts with individuals, schools, and agencies outside the agency relevant to the treatment plan.
- Be prepared to testify in court related to clients’ clinical services.
- Participate in additional meetings as deemed necessary by the treatment needs of assigned caseload.
- Maintain required documentation associated with the provision of services in a timely and accurate manner via the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and as required by relevant regulatory bodies.
- Partner with staff from other disciplines and /or Foster Parents as relevant to assist in ongoing program evaluation and development.
- Partner with staff from other disciplines and /or Foster Parents as relevant to assist in staff training in treatment-related skill areas.
- Provide crisis management and problem-solving support services for caseload within the context of the child's home, school, and/or agency program as deemed necessary.
- Participate in program-specific on-call procedure when assigned as it relates to child-specific clinical issues.
- Complete all training as defined by program and/or agency policy.
- Provide training as requested by supervisor and the agency Training Department.
- Maintain and improve clinical skills and competency through active participation in individual and group clinical supervision.
- Maintain and improve clinical skills and competency through regular participation in relevant agency in-service training programs.
- Maintain and improve clinical skills and competency through attendance at professional workshops or conferences as defined by program and agency competency standards.
- Maintain and improve clinical skills and competency through active participation in program and agency-wide performance improvement activities as requested.
- Perform other associated tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy, licensure or limited permit eligibility required.
- One-year post-graduate experience in a child welfare or behavioral health setting highly preferred.
- Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted ethics and standard of Social Work Practice.
- Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that promotes growth and respects individuality.
- Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to children’s responses.
- Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect.
- Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each child.
- Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
- Communicates with families in a manner that respects diversity.
- Uses knowledge of children’s family, culture, and any risk factors when planning to support the development and learning of individual children.
- Communicates with parents regarding developmentally appropriate behavior and expectations for children.
- Supports the parenting role by providing relevant information about child development and learning.
- Current knowledge of appropriate holistic interventions for children and families and the impact of trauma on development.
- Demonstrated ability to form significant clinical relationships with children and their families.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in the provisions of individual, family, and group therapies.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates understanding of 29-I, and other health related and core services as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in goal and objective writing.
- Familiarity with regulations relevant to clinical services, clinical documentation, and confidentiality.
- Sensitivity and awareness of issues related to cultural diversity.
- Demonstrated knowledge of documentation requirements of licensing and accrediting bodies.
- Ability to engage in effective team building and collaborative working relationships with program staff, other agency staff, and staff from outside agencies.
- Works closely with Case Planners to facilitate holistic treatment and effective Case Management.
- Maintains positive relationships.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
Skills
- Clinical services
- Treatment planning
- Assessment
- Therapy (individual, family, group)
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Crisis management
- Team building
- Collaboration
- Communication (written, verbal)
- Organizational skills
- Goal and objective writing
- Cultural diversity awareness
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) usage
Location
- Champlin Ave - Utica, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- One-year post-graduate experience in a child welfare or behavioral health setting highly preferred
Education Level
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy
- Licensure or limited permit eligibility
Salary/Compensations
- $67376.00 - $77376.00 per year
Benefits
- $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!