What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Provider position at Elmcrest Children's Center?
Elmcrest Children’s Center has immediate openings for Part-Time (potential to move into Full-Time) direct service professionals (DSPs), to provide services to children and their families in a variety of community-based settings in the following Counties:
Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Broome, Cayuga, Tompkins, Tioga, Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison and Chenango.
Under NYS’s Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), you will be responsible for supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of services. Among the provider’s responsibilities are:
· Assisting in creating a safe and secure environment;
· Transporting/accompanying individuals to places within the community; and/or telehealth services as COVID regulations allow;
· Contributing ideas for improving the experiences of individuals in the program, including planning appropriate activities;
· Being flexible around the needs of the child and/or family;
· Completing daily documentation of services provided;
· Working collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual’s care; and
· Maintaining compliance with all required training.
Preference given to candidates with experience working with: children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, children with medical/health needs, or children with developmental disabilities.'
**This position is unique in terms of compensation. Bi-weekly performance based bonuses are available to those who qualify. This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.medical/health needs, or children with developmental disabilities.'
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Youth Mental Health: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $22 - $24
