Clinician

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Clinician to work in our Children’s Way Counseling Center.

Position Summary: 

The Clinician will provide evidence-based ongoing individual, family and group counseling. This position functions as a part of a multidisciplinary team, under the direct supervision of the Clinic Supervisor. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

1. Fulfills training responsibilities according to Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, NYS Justice Center, and OMH regulations.
2. Is familiar with and adheres to all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Children’s Way Counseling Center’s  Policy & Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. 
3. Provides clinical services to 40 to 50 children and their family members, through weekly individual and family psychotherapy sessions of 30 to 45 minutes in length.
4. Performs assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions to children, adolescents, and adults. 
5. Develops an individualized, prescriptive treatment plan to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria. 
6. Conducts individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice.
7. Utilizes outcome tools to determine patient progress. 
8. Coordinates care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication. 
9. Arranges for appropriate care within the integrated healthcare system in Ulster County or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures. 
10. Ensures that each client’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impressions. 
11. Participates in departmental activities such as case conferences.
12. Completes all clinical documentation to sustain the regulations and requirements outlined by the Office of Mental Health, including Progress Notes, Contact Notes, Treatment Plans, Annual Comprehensive Updates, Assessments, Consent Forms, and any other related necessary documentation.
13. Maintains documentation required for the client medical record and utilization management within the timelines outlined per agency compliance department and OMH regulations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, minimum 35 hours per week, rotating on call responsibilities

Location: 368 Broadway in Kingston, NY. 

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or MHC-LP
• One (1) year of post graduate experience providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of mental health and behavioral diagnoses for children, adolescents, and adults 
• Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD. 

PREFERRED Qualifications: 

• Three (3) years of experience providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of mental health and behavioral diagnoses for children, adolescents, and adults
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Medicaid/managed care and other types of client billing

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.