CTTP-Clinician

Basic Functions/Overall Responsibilities 

The Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP) Clinician at the House of the Good Shepherd, in concert with the (CTTP) Director provides clinical oversight and support to a multidisciplinary team supporting children and youth transitioning from hospital settings to community-based care. This role is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relationship-centered practices, with a strong emphasis on family engagement, cultural responsiveness, and skill-building. 

Principal Assigned Responsibilities  

1. Design, implement, and continuously improve the CTTP in alignment with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations and agency policies. 

2. Collaborate with statewide CTTP programs to inform and influence program evolution and best practices. 

3. Provide clinical direction and support to ensure high-quality, evidence-informed care. 

4. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including OMH standards. 

5. Participate in on-call duties as necessary. 

6. Support a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture. 

7. Actively support staff in maintaining a Sanctuary environment that demonstrates the Sanctuary Commitments and is grounded in the philosophy of Trauma Informed Care. 

8. Assess youth and family needs through clinical interventions to treat and achieve positive outcomes. 

9. Create, implement, evaluate, and modify, as needed, individual treatment plans to meet assessed client’s unique needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 

10. Assess and facilitate referrals to Hillside services and resources. 

11. Facilitate individual and group therapy, as well as family therapy, based on client needs. 

12. Collaborate with other informal supports, community, and mental health providers to provide needed services to clients. 

13. Develop, maintain, and retain all required documentation in a compliant and timely manner, including but not limited to, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. 

14. Act as the primary contact for the treatment plan for youth being treated. 

15. Take on more complex cases and work independently. 

16. Supervise interns and provide team mentoring and clinical guidance to staff. 

17. Lead projects and provide clinical consultation and training to clinical staff as assigned.  

18. May provide transportation for youth as needed to appointments, meetings, or appearances. 

19. Generalize necessary skills for home or other environments in collaboration with families and other stakeholders. 

20. Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of various behavior management interventions or in-home behavior management systems  

21. Collaborate in the ongoing development and maintenance of systems to support the practice of applied behavior analysis (e.g., data collection systems). 

22. Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation for regulatory compliance and in alignment with agency protocols in a timely manner. 

23. Develop and deliver staff training. 

24. May act as a mentor to direct care staff. 

25. Lead projects for various programs designed to elevate the practice of behavior analysis. 

26. Consult with and provide oversight for implementation of behavior plans.  

27. Serve as a resource to guide team performance. 

28. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

29. Other related activities assigned by the CTTP Director.   

Relationships – Supervision and Coordination 

The CTTP Clinician reports directly to the Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP) Director and has regularly scheduled supervision with that person.  The Clinician must maintain positive relationships with all treatment team members and will meet regularly with all directly reporting clinicians, supervisors, and employees.  The Clinician must maintain positive working relationships with youth and families in treatment.  He/she must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with service providers in the communities in which children return to live after discharge.   

Education and Experience Requirements 

1. Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy and licensed to practice in NYS required. 
2. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience preferred. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies 

1. Commitment to the following and embracing the Seven Commitments of the Sanctuary Model. 

1. Strong clinical observational skills and the ability to assess functions of behavior and antecedents in order to implement preventative behavior intervention strategies. 

1. Working knowledge of generally accepted ethics and standards of social work practice. 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental issues and proficiency in the use of assessment procedures and effective clinical interventions with children and their families. 

1. Ability to engage in collaborative working relationships with agency staff and service providers in children's home communities. 

1. Ability to work independently and confidently in various settings. 

1. Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that respects individuality. 

1. Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to children's responses. 

1. Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each child. 

1. Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect. 

1. Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures. 

1. Supports staff in applying knowledge of child development and learning in daily practice. 

1. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral treatment, social skills, and age-appropriate developmental milestones of youth. 

1. Demonstrates the ability to form effective relationships with youth and families. 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of documentation requirements of licensing and accrediting bodies. 

1. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills. 

1. Valid New York State driver's license. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access throughout the hiring process.