Title: Licensed Family Specialist

Reports To: Team Leader

Program: Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Location: White Plains/ Mobile/ Hybrid

Hours Per Week: 35

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Summary Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Licensed Family Specialist in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The ACT team provides non-traditional community-based mental health treatment to promote the recovery and community integration of 68 adults with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders. The specialist delivers routine treatment services, integrates family goals and services, and provides family psycho-education. The Family Specialist supports consumers to achieve wellness, recovery, and positive relationships in the community, utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychiatric history, mental status, diagnosis, physical and dental health, substance use, education, employment, social development, functioning, daily living activities, and family relationships.
• Address housing, income support, education, vocational training, social supports, employment, and primary care needs.
• Involve families and social supports in the consumer’s treatment with the team.
• Provide engagement, problem-solving, wellness self-management, medication support, family support and treatment, individual mental health, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and substance use counseling.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on a rotating basis.
• Deliver 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community.
• Document client progress according to established methods and procedures.
• Participate in daily morning team meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Follow ACT policies & procedures, agency policies, and maintain professional standards.
• Use client data for clinical decision-making, quality improvement, and tracking progress.
• Commitment to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
• Share client data with clients to facilitate shared decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies:

• Understanding family systems across diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of evidence-based models and theories for psycho-education, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness, and recovery.
• Extensive knowledge of Assertive Community Treatment, family community support services, and community resources.
• Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, recovery, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Successful integration of family goals and services.
• Effective delivery of community-based mental health treatment.
• Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client records.
• Positive client outcomes and progress tracking.
• High level of client and family engagement in treatment processes.

Requirements:

• Active LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW with a Master’s degree in the Human Services field; limited permit holders considered.
• Experience using culturally competent treatment approaches.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliability, ability to work independently, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.

Special Considerations:

• This is a mobile, community-based position

Employee Classification: Full-time

Effective Date: June 2024

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 you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.