Mental Health Clinician II

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Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Clinician II position at our Cortland, NY location. We are offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team that is starting a new and valuable service for youth and families where the youth have serious mental health issues. Individual must be comfortable in working in community settings such as the youth's home and school. Individual must have experience in crisis diffusion and management. Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT Skills training (any or all of these) is a plus but not required. Training will be provided on the job.

The Clinician II is responsible for the assessment and delivery of quality mental health care to the youth and families that Hillside serves. The Clinician II works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team to develop, assess, and modify the individual service plan. The person in this position will provide both individual and family therapy within a variety of settings (including community, home, school, residential, etc.). The Clinician II recognizes the need for, and provides, team mentoring and clinical guidance. Based on experience and skills, the Clinician II may also provide clinical peer supervision and clinical consultation and training to other team members. The Clinician II is relied upon as the primary contact for the service plan and is able to expertly and succinctly communicate at all levels both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities :
Demonstrate ability to assess, diagnose and treat children/youth and families
Provide individual family and group therapy, including structured and process groups, within a variety of settings, based on group/client needs and Clinician credentials (community, home, school, residential, etc.)
Depending on level of experience, provide clinical consultation and training to staff
Act as the primary contact for the service plan with the ability to expertly and succinctly communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.
Provide 24/7 on call crisis support and intervention on a weekly rotation.
Operate collaboratively as part of an intensive multi-disciplinary treatment team

Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling with a valid NYS Professional license.
3 + years of relevant clinical experience working with youth and families with mental health challenges.
Thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, knowledge and understanding of payment processes for services
Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency driving standards
Licensed upon hire

Consistent with state professional licensing laws, additional requirements may apply:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

$58,500 Minimum pay rate, $82,150 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You'll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You'll be so glad you did!

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,500.00 - $82,150.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call

Ability to Relocate:
Cortland, NY 13045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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