CLINICAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATE- Per Diem

We are Hiring! 

Job Posting: Clinical Support Associate

Location: Rochester, NY 

Department: Restart Residential

Employment Type: Per Diem 

Schedule: Various

Salary: $21.50-22.00/hr.

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

About the Role:
Under general supervision, provides a safe, therapeutic environment for the residents through clinical support and intervention in the residential setting, offering crisis intervention and conflict management to clients as needed. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, adhering to established agency communication protocols and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Involved in carrying out the treatment planning with the clients and clinical team to include encouragement and modeling of an environment that is Trauma Informed. Integral in behavioral management and acts as the liaison between residential and clinical staff.
  • Assists with       developing, implementing, monitoring and supporting residents’ efforts in       maintaining their treatment plan for admission, ongoing treatment and       training, and discharge or transfers.
  • Provides support       with facilitating family groups
  • Provides       coordination and oversight of family visits
  • Supports clinical       staff with clinical activities such as orientation, co-facilitate groups       and case management activities.
  • Makes hourly       visual contact with residents and documents in client observation record       when Residential Associate is not available
  • Assists with SUD       assessments, treatment planning, and counseling support.
  • Conducts room and       personal belonging searches to ensure the safety of the environment and       program participants.
  • Conducts urine       toxicology screens as scheduled or randomly if needed while practicing       universal precautions
  • Provides       psychoeducation groups utilizing Evidenced Based Practices to support the       client’s treatment plan goals such as relapse prevention skills, healthy       recovery skills, symptom management, and tobacco cessation.
  • Provides clinical       support and intervention in the residential setting, offering crisis       intervention and conflict management to clients as needed.
  • Provides       medication observation and monitoring utilizing established protocols in       absence of LPN and RA coverage
  • Carries out       emergency procedures to ensure the safety of residents and staff when       required.
  • Reports issues of       clinical concern to clinicians and the clinical team
• Completes and maintains all necessary documentation in      compliance with the agency and appropriate regulatory standards.
  • Enters shift notes       into electronic client record database per each scheduled shift
  • Completes group       notes into electronic client record database by the end of each shift
  • Completes incident       reports, documenting any unusual incidents or situations as needed.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and clinical      training.
• Actively pursues development of professional      competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision,      in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission,      Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to,      supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative      and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally      Competent and Diverse

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma required, Associates Degree in Human Services field preferred. 
• CASAC-Trainee or CASAC required. 
• Experience working with substance use disorder clients and/or mental health services preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is also      preferred.

                                                            A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan 
• Generous time off package and work-life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Supportive and collaborative environment 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives 

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet