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Description:

Astor Services For Children & Families, NYS-Licensed Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to work in a fast-paced, educational and challenging environment. This is an amazing opportunity to continue to learn and practice with a diverse population that experiences a variety of mental health diagnoses. You will receive on-going training in evidence based practice, clinical supervision, and opportunities to receive CEUs, if needed. Individuals of all levels of experience, with a dedication to providing quality mental health services are welcome to apply. Join our multidisciplinary team serving children, adolescents, and their families in the Hudson Valley. The Clinician provides necessary support, psychoeducation, and clinical interventions to ensure client needs are met and works with families to increase engagement in treatment to make progress towards presenting problem.

Job Benefits:

Benefits for Full Time employees:

· 4 weeks paid vacation annually;

· 13 paid holidays, 4 personal days;

· 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days;

· Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance;

· Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

Requirements:

MHC, LMHC, MSW, LMSW, LCSW, MFT, and LMFT.

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A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

As a Clinician at BHSN, you will provide direct clinical services including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and counseling as appropriate to the assigned program. Provide case coordination and therapeutic education services.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Provides direct clinical treatment including individual, family, and group therapies, and crisis intervention toward maximizing the clinical response of each person seen;
• Conducts initial evaluations and identifies critical impairments that become the focus of treatment form effective planning and implementation of treatment;
• Provides unscheduled and or emergent services as needed for walk-in, open-access, and crisis clients at any time during the scheduled shift;
• Provides services beyond scheduled shift as required to meet the needs of acute walk-in, open access, and/or crisis clients;
• Additional duties as assigned.

Your skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work is required.
• Experience providing direct clinical service to the population served by the assigned clinical program is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues including features of alcohol and various drug abuse signs and symptoms, intervention strategies, awareness of associated medical concerns.
• Individual, family, and group therapy skills.
• Broad clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric diagnosis.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel
• Ability to work onsite

EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions , citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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Description:

CHJC is excited to offer a sign on bonus up to $2500 for this position!

Salary range is based on licensure/experience

Summary/Objective: The Clinical Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical services to clients and their families. This includes the provision of individual, family, group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning and interdisciplinary teamwork. Clinical therapists are responsible for formulating and implementing appropriate treatment strategies from clients and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts.

Clinical Therapy involves responsibility for providing psychotherapeutic services to patients with behavioral healthcare needs to improve their level of functioning. The duties are performed as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. The work is performed under the supervision of a senior licensed staff person who provides the incumbent with oversight and guidance in: assessment and evaluation, diagnosing utilizing DSM, collaborative and individualized treatment planning, completing psychosocial histories and progress notes, individual and group psychotherapy and consultation. The incumbent does related work as required.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs intakes, interviews new patient to obtain information and identify behavioral healthcare needs, and refers to psychiatric medication management staff if appropriate.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss new cases and formulate treatment plans.
3. Provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups using evidence-based therapeutic methods, to assist patients in treatment mental health symptoms, increasing level of functioning in multiple domains, and achieving more satisfying lives.
4. Makes referrals to a variety of health, social, vocational and educational agencies and facilities to arrange for supportive services for patients.
5. Provides emotional support needed by clients involved in the process of growth or change.
6. Refers patients to psychiatric medication management staff for medication review as needed.
7. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as patient treatment plans, case progress notes, referrals, letters and treatment and discharge summaries.
8. Contacts patient’s families and other collaterals to obtain information to assess and monitor patient’s progress and treatment as appropriate.
9. Provide crisis interventions as necessary.
10. 10. Required to have a valid NYS driver’s license and ability to drive legally.
11. Compliance with OMH Article 31 regulation’s “Anchor Elements”
12. Actively develops clinical skills through supervision and CEU trainings
13. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned.
14. Provide periodic on call responsibilities as part of an ongoing rotation.
15. Required to be able to drive legally in NY State.

Work Environment: Works in a regular office environment, exposure to noise, blood and/or body fluids. Travel involved. Remote work permitted only with Executive Director approval.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time and Part-Time schedules are available for this position. Work cannot be completed 100% remotely. Employee is expected to meet all essential functions or standards.

Travel: Travel may be required.

Requirements:

Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Licensed Psychologist. (Permit authorized with provided supervision.)

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Job Title:

Clinician

Department:

Foster Family Wellness

Location:
Reports To:

SCRIPPS RANCH

Clinical Program Director

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:

Starting at $70,000 to $75,000

Position Summary:

Provides strengths-based, trauma-informed therapy, targeted case management services, rehabilitative skill development, treatment coordination, collaboration with the treatment team or other providers, advocacy, and linkage to community resources as identified by client need, and collaboration with the other members of the client’s support network. Clinician work with the ORR contract to monitor and ensure the safety and overall well-being of clients and families served, make both formal and informal assessments of clients served to develop a permanency plan to ensure timely permanency is achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provides direct mental health services to agency-approved and contracted clientele.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Documentation: Includes various assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries etc. in the electronic health record, releases of information, and other needed documents for individual clients. All documentation to be legible, timely, and expressed concisely and clearly.
• Client centered advocacy: Assess clients' needs and level of care, provide referrals and resources, and collateral involvement with families and other professionals and with the treatment team.
• Ensures that services provided to clients are culturally sensitive and, in the client’s, primary language; ensures that religious and ethnic issues pertinent to the client’s condition and plan of care is incorporated into the psychosocial assessment and treatment plan.

ORR Contracted Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interview Children, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing psychological (mental, behavioral, and emotional) and risk factors.
• Ensures physical, medical, educational, and therapeutic service needs are appropriately met.
• Ensures permanency plan and that every team member is working together to reach the permanency goal.
• Conducts family assessments to develop individual/family case plans and treatment plans based on the needs of the child and family.
• Ensures appropriate referrals are made for the youth and sponsor regarding mental health, medical, educational and placement stability.
• Ensures that the birth families’ needs are being met and that the children are visiting when appropriate.
• Ensures that all documentation in the UC portal is accurate and timely.
• Perform home assessments within the resource family home environment to ensure safety, stability, and positive transition of UC to placement no less than two times per month.
• Assists foster parents with in-home implementation of individualized treatment plans and provides crisis intervention services as needed.
• Through regular visits, ensures that all contracted services are being provided according to treatment/case plan in collaboration with the foster parent.
• Maintains regular communication with interdisciplinary team members and provides updates
• on the progress of the case.
• Completes appropriate documentation and ensures that case records are complete and in compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required :

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related relevant behavioral science degree in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement

Language Ability :

• Bilingual Preferred but not required.
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

Reasoning Ability:

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in general office software including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

Certificates and Licenses:

• Registration required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Counselor (APCC).
• Individual Malpractice Insurance

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: Under general supervision this position Performs assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs, coordinates and monitors the assessment, treatment planning process and follow up for each consumer. Provides social support needed to cope with chronic, acute mental illness and physical and/or developmental disabilities. May supervise or act as team lead.

Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate & effective clinical assessments by gathering all relevant information to identify problems & determine if consumer meets core-customer eligibility criteria & assign service priority.
• Develop person-centered plans for service users.
• Based on the assessment, work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment.
• Provide individual, family or group counseling/training in the appropriate setting to facilitate recovery.
• Evaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & procedures.
• Adjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitated.
• Ensure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided.
• Deliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer and third party payor by providing only services that meet best practice guidelines.
• Oversee the discharge planning process.
• In all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals, Medical Director and the Clinical Director.
• Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards.
• Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructions.
• Ensure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards.
• Ensure that all notes will be in CareLogic and signed no later than 10:00 A.M. the day after the service was provided.
• Maintain a minimum chart audit score of 93% or better for all consumers on case-load.
• Ensure all weekly reports have been addressed and cleaned up (if necessary) within 48 hours of receiving reports.
• Meet the minimum direct time requirements of 1,200 individual billed hours a year.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of agency and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
• Knowledge of client advocacy systems.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects.
• Knowledge of behavioral standards.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV criteria and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of family support groups.
• Knowledge of confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
• Knowledge of psychological tests and evaluations.
• Ability to implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services.
• Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to develop treatment/care plans and measurable goals.
• Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to facilitate family support groups.
• Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods.
• Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided.
• Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate services of various inter/intra community resources across disciplines.
• Ability to identify needs and risks.

Competencies:

Communication

Accountability/Responsibility

Cooperation/Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Customer Service

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Analytical Data Gathering

Job Knowledge

Judgement

Professionalism

Quality/Quantity of Work

Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited program and Two years of related experience Or Master’s degree from an accredited program and pursuing licensure in the area of assignment. Valid GA driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Work Environment :

This job operates in a variable business settings with trips into the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role provides basic employment support which requires employee to perform in loud/quiet environments, outdoors/indoors, etc. Some minor travel between Gateway sites and in the community is required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Employee frequently uses fine hand/eye coordination, hearing and visual acuity. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant condition caused by noise, dust, etc. Employee must be able to travel between Gateway sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gateway CSB promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Master's degree from accredited program and two years of related experience or Master's degree from an accredited program and pursuing licensure in the area of assignment. Valid GA driver's license.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: Under general supervision this position Performs assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs, coordinates and monitors the assessment, treatment planning process and follow up for each consumer. Provides social support needed to cope with chronic, acute mental illness and physical and/or developmental disabilities. May supervise or act as team lead.

Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate & effective clinical assessments by gathering all relevant information to identify problems & determine if consumer meets core-customer eligibility criteria & assign service priority.
• Develop person-centered plans for service users.
• Based on the assessment, work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment.
• Provide individual, family or group counseling/training in the appropriate setting to facilitate recovery.
• Evaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & procedures.
• Adjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitated.
• Ensure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided.
• Deliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer and third party payor by providing only services that meet best practice guidelines.
• Oversee the discharge planning process.
• In all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals, Medical Director and the Clinical Director.
• Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards.
• Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructions.
• Ensure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards.
• Ensure that all notes will be in CareLogic and signed no later than 10:00 A.M. the day after the service was provided.
• Maintain a minimum chart audit score of 93% or better for all consumers on case-load.
• Ensure all weekly reports have been addressed and cleaned up (if necessary) within 48 hours of receiving reports.
• Meet the minimum direct time requirements of 1,200 individual billed hours a year.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of agency and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
• Knowledge of client advocacy systems.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects.
• Knowledge of behavioral standards.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV criteria and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of family support groups.
• Knowledge of confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
• Knowledge of psychological tests and evaluations.
• Ability to implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services.
• Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to develop treatment/care plans and measurable goals.
• Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to facilitate family support groups.
• Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods.
• Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided.
• Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate services of various inter/intra community resources across disciplines.
• Ability to identify needs and risks.

Competencies:

Communication

Accountability/Responsibility

Cooperation/Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Customer Service

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Analytical Data Gathering

Job Knowledge

Judgement

Professionalism

Quality/Quantity of Work

Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited program and Two years of related experience Or Master’s degree from an accredited program and pursuing licensure in the area of assignment. Valid GA driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Work Environment :

This job operates in a variable business settings with trips into the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role provides basic employment support which requires employee to perform in loud/quiet environments, outdoors/indoors, etc. Some minor travel between Gateway sites and in the community is required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Employee frequently uses fine hand/eye coordination, hearing and visual acuity. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant condition caused by noise, dust, etc. Employee must be able to travel between Gateway sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gateway CSB promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm;

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: Under general supervision this position Performs assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs, coordinates and monitors the assessment, treatment planning process and follow up for each consumer. Provides social support needed to cope with chronic, acute mental illness and physical and/or developmental disabilities. May supervise or act as team lead.

Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate & effective clinical assessments by gathering all relevant information to identify problems & determine if consumer meets core-customer eligibility criteria & assign service priority.
• Develop person-centered plans for service users.
• Based on the assessment, work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment.
• Provide individual, family or group counseling/training in the appropriate setting to facilitate recovery.
• Evaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & procedures.
• Adjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitated.
• Ensure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided.
• Deliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer and third party payor by providing only services that meet best practice guidelines.
• Oversee the discharge planning process.
• In all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals, Medical Director and the Clinical Director.
• Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards.
• Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructions.
• Ensure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards.
• Ensure that all notes will be in CareLogic and signed no later than 10:00 A.M. the day after the service was provided.
• Maintain a minimum chart audit score of 93% or better for all consumers on case-load.
• Ensure all weekly reports have been addressed and cleaned up (if necessary) within 48 hours of receiving reports.
• Meet the minimum direct time requirements of 1,200 individual billed hours a year.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of agency and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
• Knowledge of client advocacy systems.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects.
• Knowledge of behavioral standards.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV criteria and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of family support groups.
• Knowledge of confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
• Knowledge of psychological tests and evaluations.
• Ability to implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services.
• Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to develop treatment/care plans and measurable goals.
• Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to facilitate family support groups.
• Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods.
• Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided.
• Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate services of various inter/intra community resources across disciplines.
• Ability to identify needs and risks.

Competencies:

Communication

Accountability/Responsibility

Cooperation/Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Customer Service

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Analytical Data Gathering

Job Knowledge

Judgement

Professionalism

Quality/Quantity of Work

Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited program and Two years of related experience Or Master’s degree from an accredited program and pursuing licensure in the area of assignment. Valid GA driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Work Environment :

This job operates in a variable business settings with trips into the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role provides basic employment support which requires employee to perform in loud/quiet environments, outdoors/indoors, etc. Some minor travel between Gateway sites and in the community is required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Employee frequently uses fine hand/eye coordination, hearing and visual acuity. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant condition caused by noise, dust, etc. Employee must be able to travel between Gateway sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gateway CSB promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm;

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· Lead clinical nursing practice, identifying and implementing improvements for patients and staff.
· Apply nursing knowledge within the Relationship-Based Care framework to meet patient and family needs.
· Communicate effectively with care providers, patients, families, and colleagues, sharing new knowledge through various formats.
· Utilize performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment, spreading best practices across units.
· Build and maintain productive relationships through mentoring and positive communication, addressing cultural diversity and workplace issues.
· Mentor and educate staff, serving as a preceptor for students and new nurses, and promoting continuous learning and development.
**Clinician Fellow:**
**Salary Grade: $39.84 53.50**
+ Minimum 2 years experience
+ If BSN not at time of hire, must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment
+ MSN or CNL preferred
+ Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse
+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below
+ They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
+ Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process
+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity
+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients
**Clinician:**
**Salary Grade: 42.52- 56.70**
+ Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
+ Master's degree preferred
+ BS/BSN required
+ If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required
+ Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse
+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below
+ Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
+ Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process
+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity
+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Registered Nurse (RN)
+ Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ BLS/CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ National Certification preferred
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**