Mental Health Clinician - Part-time Allegany & Cattaraugus County

Catholic Charities of WNY
US - New York - Olean
November 20, 2024

23.41-25.85 per hour | W State St, Olean, NY 14760, USA | Hourly | Family and Community Services | Part Time

Catholic Charities is seeking a part-time Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for our Kinship Caregiver program.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues.

17.50-hour work week
Generous paid time off and holidays
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403B Retirement Plan - (may join after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

SUMMARY: Catholic Charities has a great opportunity for an empathetic trauma informed clinician who's looking to work on a supportive team with great benefits and a flexible schedule. Responsible for providing individual and/or family sessions as well as group facilitated sessions for our Kinship caregiver program and clients only. 17.5 hours per week- Must be available nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilizes Trauma Informed principles with clients to create safety and empowerment for change
Counseling is client-driven, trauma-informed, and relevant to kinship concerns
Collaborates with clients on treatment expectations and development of treatment plans and goals throughout treatment.
Utilizes a medical record system to enter client information and case notes within program policy and regulations expectations
Has strong clinical skills in all modalities related to individual/group/family therapy; and attends available trainings to continue to expand skillset
Provides therapeutic individual/group/ and family therapy
Facilitates groups in collaboration with Kinship case manager to include family events, educational groups, support groups, and outreach activities
Must be able to provide clients with empathy and understanding regardless of own views/opinions or beliefs.
Produces accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes concurrent with each session or interaction that reflects the client's current status, progress, and treatment plan goals.
Collaborate with other providers and Kinship case manager when necessary and appropriate for client care and treatment.
Able to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client needs
Reliable transportation and valid NYS Driver's license to travel to other offices within the district if needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: License or license-eligible degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy

EXPERIENCE: Licensed degree in mental health field, 2 years practicing in the field preferred. Knowledge of Kinship, Article 6 custody and informal custody arrangements preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, including ability to engage diverse youth and their families, and other community service providers.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and efficiently (effective organizational and time management skills).
Adaptability with regard to scheduling, service location, travel, and responding to family needs.
Must have a strong working knowledge of resources available in both Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to use electronic health record

Specify Special Requirements: New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT).

Apply today at: ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs

Catholic Charities is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

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