Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Reports to: CTTP Director

Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208

Pay Rate: $70,720-$74,880 Annually

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to use professional judgement and knowledge of current and evidence-based practices to provide clinical and therapeutic services to children with a range of mental health concerns and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP).

Responsibilities include:

• Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations for assigned individuals on CTI caseloads
• Use professional judgement and training to develop goals for assigned individuals
• Use best practices in performing/implementing counseling services
• Maintain appropriate contact with assigned individuals, their families, guardians, and care managers
• Perform home evaluations, sessions, or training, as needed
• Maintain full caseload; schedule make-up visits for cancellations in order to provide adequate support during time of transition for participant
• Utilize proactive approaches to avert and/or de-escalate crisis situations
• Participate in the staff on-call rotation, providing after-hours support and interventions via phone, as needed

• Provide information and resources regarding diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment
• Refer individuals and/or their families to community resources to address their comprehensive needs

• Complete all program documentation in a timely manner and per Agency policy; including but not limited to: treatment plans, treatment notes, initial evaluations, billing forms, crisis call documentation, and discharge summaries
• Completes incident report forms thoroughly and in a timely manner per Agency policy
• Provide person-centered, quality, services
• Follow Agency standards and procedures
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling, required. Applicants must be currently licensed in NYS (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) or license-eligible within one year of employment. One year of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must respect confidentiality. Must be willing to work late afternoon/early evening hours based on therapy needs of assigned caseload.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.