TRC Outpatient Mental Health Clinician (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC preferred) Jamestown Location

The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.

The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.

The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

• Outpatient
• Behavioral Health Clinician
• RESPONSIBLE TO: Designated Outpatient Program Manager

Function

To provide treatment, support, advocacy, and linkage to consumers enrolled in the Outpatient Clinic Programs. The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician functions as a supportive member of the interdisciplinary team and clinical team for all Outpatient Programs.

Specific Duties

1. Performs initial intake and assessment/evaluation through the process of individual interview, interview of significant others and review of previous records, if available, for the purpose of gathering pertinent information to complete the assessment.

2. Develops a Treatment Plan to address specific identified needs which may include, but are not limited to: psycho/social (interpersonal) skills, self-esteem, depression/suicidal ideation, symptom control, anxiety and independent living skills.

3. Provides treatment interventions through individual, joint or group counseling.

4. Documents within standard timelines, each client session and writes progress notes based on each client contact. Notes are to include progress toward long- and short-term goals, changes in Treatment Plan and other significant events.

5. Performs case management services for individuals within professional scope who are found to need case management intervention. These services shall include, but are not limited to, treatment and community referrals, advocacy, psycho-education and crisis intervention.

6. Performs periodic evaluations to establish patient needs and determines how identified needs can be met.

7. Acts as liaison with other agencies and departments mutually involved in the patient’s care.

8. Completes discharge paperwork within regulatory requirements.

9. Serves as a coordinator of services for a caseload identified by the Behavioral Health Services Program Management Team, including participation in Team Meetings, Assessments and Treatment Plan formulation.

10. Provides specific assessments within scope and expertise to individuals enrolled in mental health services.

11. Meets all quality and productivity standards as defines by management and regulatory / funding entities.

12. Serves as an advocate for family members, legal/forensic support, and outreach and engagement efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess an in-depth and thorough understanding of the nature of mental illness, severe and persistent mental illness, and addictions. Comprehensive knowledge of mental health disabilities and behavioral health treatment modalities. Must be self-directed and self-motivated.

Must possess a strong understanding of the client-centered approach and individualized treatment goals. Must be well organized, demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients, families, clinicians and others involved in the provision of mental health services and community supports willingness and interest in providing direct service to the Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill.

Must possess comprehensive knowledge of community and agency resources. Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area as needed.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required.

Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

The following individuals may provide services, within their defined scopes of practice or as otherwise permitted by law;

• Provisional / Limited Mental Health Counselor (MHC) (SG 18)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) (SG 19) who is currently licensed or holds a provisional/ limited status as a mental health counselor by the New York State Education Department; OR
• Provisional / Limited Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) (SG 18)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (SG 19) who is currently licensed or holds a provisional/ limited status as a marriage and family therapist by the New York State Education Department or possesses a permit from the New York State Education Department; OR

• Provisional/ Limited master Social Worker (MSW) (SG 18)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (SG19) who is currently licensed or holds a provisional/ limited status as a master social worker by the New York State Education Department; OR
• Provisional/ Limited Creative Arts Therapist (CAT) (SG 18)
• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) (SG19) who is currently licensed or holds a provisional/ limited status as a creative arts therapist by the New York State Education Department; OR
• Provisional/ Limited Psychoanalyst (SG18)

Licensed Psychoanalyst (SG 19) who is currently licensed or holds a provisional/ limited status as a psychoanalyst by the New York State Education Department or possesses a permit from the New York State Education Department; OR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (SG20) who is currently licensed as a clinical social worker by the New York State Education Department; OR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Registered (LCSW- R) (SG 20) who is currently licensed as a clinical social worker by the New York State Education Department; OR

• The following are allowed by regulation but not included on our salary grid:
• Licensed Psychologist who is currently licensed as a psychologist by the New York State Education Department;

Registered Professional Nurse who is currently licensed as a registered professional nurse by the New York State Education Department;

Physician Assistant who is currently registered as a physician assistant or a specialist's assistant by the New York State Education Department, with additional required OMH training.

Selected candidate must successfully complete a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check and be cleared through NYS Justice Center.

This is a position that is exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As an Exempt employee, incumbent will receive an annual salary commensurate with assigned responsibilities and salary classification; however, incumbent is expected and required to work as many hours as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

• Revised 7/2022
• The Resource Center
• Grade 18, 19, 20

PTO/CAT 3

• CFR: 390, 324, 325, 327
• Outpatient
• Behavioral Health Clinician
• Appendix

Technical

1. Maintains responsibility for confidential and time sensitive information through the use of electronic management systems.

2. Effectively communicates with families, clients, staff and outside agencies via phone and email in a professional and timely manner.

3. Utilizes Electronic Health Record to effectively manage work completion and remain within regulatory guidelines.

4. Seeks, reviews, and recommends changes, updates, and configurations as needed with assistance from program administration and management.

Other

1. Presents in-service training topics in areas of expertise to other members of the Mental Health Services staff and other agency programs.

2. Participates in agency training as requested.

3. Performs other duties as requested by Program Supervisor or Behavioral Health Management Team.

Required Tools

1. Mental Health Clinician will have access to the following items: a. Badge Access b. Agency E-mail c. Computer/Internet d. Shared Drives e. Electronic Health Record system f. Agency Desk Phone g. Access to Healthelink, PSYCHES and other current systems h. Others as needed or requested

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Employee Signature & Print Date

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Supervisor Signature & Print Date

11/96 r. 4/2019 r.7/2022

Behavioral Health Services

The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.