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OP Clinician Licensed

Citizen Advocates, Inc.
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Ogdensburg, New York, United States
$75,000 - $95,000 USD yearly
Master's
Job Details: Job Location: 1003 Park Ogdensburg - Ogdensburg, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $95000.00Salary, Summary/Objective:

The Clinician - Licensed is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they identify goals and objectives to help improve emotional, social and daily functioning with support from a clinical supervisor.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):


Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessment that includes the patients problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background.
Responsible for assisting patients in creating and maintaining person centered treatment plans
Attends weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.
Completes mandatory documentation on EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.
Empowers patients and encourages patient’s choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage, and sexual orientation.
Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational transportation, adaptive phone equipment, insurance eligibility, etc.).
Provides patients and families with crisis management services by appointment or walk-in.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with patients, patients’ families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use.
Ability to collaborate with other local agencies (DSS, Probation, Drug Court).


 


Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State and Federal regulations, agencies policies and procedures, laws and ethical guidelines.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Competencies:





Competency Level:


Frontline




 


 


 




Competency


 


Proficient Level


 




Collaborative


 


Advanced


 




Decision Making


 


Advanced


 




Emotional Intelligence


 


Advanced


 




Flexibility


 


Advanced


 




Results Focus


 


Advanced


 



 
 
 
 
 
 




 

Physical Demands:

Lifting Requirements:





 


Sedentary


Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)




X


Light


Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds




 


Medium


Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds




 


Heavy


Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds




 


Very Heavy


Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more





 

Physical Demands:





Task


0 – 1/3


Frequent


Constant


 


Task


0 – 1/3


Frequent


Constant




Bending


 


X


 


 


Seeing


 


 


X




Keying


 


 


X


 


Speaking


 


 


X




Hearing


 


 


X


 


Sitting


 


 


X




Reaching


 


X


 


 


Standing


X


 


 




Carrying


 


X


 


 


Walking


X


 


 




Pulling


 


X


 


 


Pushing


X


 


 





 

Definitions:





0 – 1/3 of the time:


Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job 0-1/3 of the time.




Frequent:


Activity is a customary part of the essential functions of the job 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.




Constant:


Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job 2/3 of the time or more.




Qualifications: Required Education and Experience:


Master’s degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.
Licensed eligible. If licensed, required to track and maintain status of professional licensure.
Continuing professional education required
Experience working with mental health and substance use population is preferred.


Additional Requirements:


n/a


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work





Type:


Full-time/part-time/per-diem


 


Hours of Work:


 




Work Week Schedule:


Varies, depending upon schedule need.




Hours of Work:


 


a.m. to


 


p.m.




Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.



 
 
 
 
 
 




 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employees are required to maintain training, licenses, and certifications per regulatory and agency requirements.

Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload.  Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.

Employment at Citizen Advocates is “at will”.  You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Citizen Advocates is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason.  We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.

Citizen Advocates is an Equal Employments Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.