Clinical Support Staff (Youth ACT)-Rockland

JOB TITLE: Clinical Support Staff (Youth ACT)-Rockland

PROGRAM: Youth Assertive Community Treatment Rockland                                          HOURS PER WEEK: 35 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Youth ACT Team Leader

Salary Range: $48,000 to $50,000

The Youth ACT Team serves children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) throughout Rockland County, who are returning home from inpatient settings or residential services, at risk of entering such settings, or have not adequately engaged or responded to treatment in more traditional community-based services. Youth ACT team delivers intensive, highly coordinated, individualized services and skilled therapeutic interventions through an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to better achieve success and maintain the child in the home, school and community. 

SUMMARY of DUTIES

The Clinical Support Staff is responsible for working with the child and family in support of identified treatment goals through discrete and targeted service interventions, such as skill development or training and education. The Clinical Staff support the child and family in acquiring the necessary skills and abilities to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for prosocial activities and interactions. The Clinical Support Staff who, in addition to performing routine clinical support team duties, also has lead responsibility for integrating educational and/or vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members. This staff member provides needed assistance through all phases of the vocational service. Services are provided in the home and community and are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.  The Clinical Support Staff will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making and collaboration. When possible he/she will utilize evidence-based practices; always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct comprehensive, strength-based assessments of service and clinical needs.
2. Communicate with school, medical specialists and other community providers regarding the child’s needs and progress. 
3. Provide crisis intervention as needed.
4. Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and providing written reports and statistics as required.
5. Participate in daily team meetings and individual supervision.
6. Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
7. Document progress and maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedures.
8. Practice with a person-centered, trauma informed philosophy in alignment with the values of GMH.
9. Follows the established agency policies and maintains appropriate professional standards.
10. Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services on rotating basis. 
11. Adhere to all standards and guidelines established by applicable regulatory authorities.  
12. Other designated and related duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. Principles of psychological growth and development.  
2. Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.
3. Must complete the CANS-NY Training, be certified to use the CANS-NY, and maintain annual certification.  
4. Experience understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 
5. Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The Clinical Support Staff must have a Bachelor’s Degree with two years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with one year of relevant experience.   
2. Basic Computer knowledge is required.
3. Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.  
4. Must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
5. Must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
6. Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
7. Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
8. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 

"After six months of employment, you can expect to receive a retention bonus of $2,000 

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department.