Job description
POSITION: Other Licensed Professional – (OLP)
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Other Licensed Professional will provide services under the New York State Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) programming. CFTSS are mental health services under New York State Children’s Medicaid provided at home or in the community. All service are child centered, family focused, multisystem, and community based. Services are delivered in the least restrictive environment for the child/family. Services are delivered in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Provides individual or group therapy in the home or in a community setting for a child who may be at risk of or who has a mental health or substance use diagnosis.
- Provides Clinical services help prevent progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention.
- Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose and determine medical necessity
- Develops a treatment plan with the child/family including psychotherapy and crisis intervention activities. Individual, family and group modalities for services are available.
- Adheres to the Standards of Care described in the Medicaid State Plan Children and Family Treatment and Support Services Provider Manual for Children’s Behavioral Health Early and Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT) Services and any subsequent updates
- Ensures adherence to the standards of any and all program funding bodies. Ensure that accurate and timely records of compliance are kept on file.
- Refers families or individuals whose needs are not within the function of TNC CFTSS to other agency programs/services or to other appropriate CFTSS services in the community.
- Responsible for assessing the need for, and requesting the purchase of, supplies, materials, equipment, and repairs.
- Maintains a work and program environment that is safe, healthy, orderly, and attractive.
- Ensures the fulfillment of training requirements of any funding and regulatory bodies.
- Prepares and maintains statistical records, program records and prepares reports as required
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Travel to homes and within the community is required.
- Must have valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
- Able to work a flexible work schedule if necessary
- Non-physician behavioral health practitioners such as Licensed Psychoanalyst; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist; NP-LNPHP (licensed clinicians able to practice independently).
At The Neighborhood Center, Inc, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the success of our organization and are dedicated to creating a workplace that welcomes and values all individuals. We strive to create a culture that fosters respect, openness, and understanding, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.
Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. We are committed to creating a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we expect all employees to share in this commitment.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe that you would be a good fit for our organization, we encourage you to apply for any open positions that match your qualifications and experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $72.10 – 82.40 per hourWork “Per Diem” (19 or less hours per week)
Education:
- Non-physician behavioral health practitioners such as Licensed Psychoanalyst; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist; NP-LNPHP (licensed clinicians able to practice independently).
Experience:
- of the provision of mental health services: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Ability to Relocate:
- Utica, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
