What are the responsibilities and job description for the OLP Clinician position at Cayuga Centers?
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately a Community Based Clinician (OLP Clinician).
Location: Albany, NY
Pay: $62,500 - $75,000 annually (Based on education/license/experience)
Share our commitment to helping children, youth and families build strong/life changing relationships and avoid hospitalization or placement. Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About the Program and Position:
Cayuga Centers is looking for a Clinician who is passionate about strengths-based, youth-and family-centered work. As a member of our innovative Children and Family Treatment and Support Services team you will provide therapy, counseling and coaching services that are designed to offer goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions to address challenges associated with behavioral health needs through the Other Licensed Professional (OLP) function within CFTSS.
Clinicians provide clinical services to children and families in the home and/or community to help achieve stability and improvement in daily living and family and interpersonal relationships in school and community integration. This program provides ample opportunities to expand your application and experience of assessment, evaluation, and evidence-based practice while supporting program growth within the agency and community.
How you get to use your skills…
Demonstrate your areas of clinical strength by implementing a variety of therapeutic interventions/modalities in your practice.
Apply and develop your clinical assessment and evaluation skills.
Establish a leadership role within the team as the clinical guide to treatment planning.
Become a primary support in helping children/youth and families respond and intervene to crises.
Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed practice to help families recognize and work through issues that have been identified.
Enhance the functioning of youth and their families while helping them build stronger relationships for their future.
Demonstrate an inclusive practice both in the office and in the field to support a diverse and accepting culture.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that shares your passion for children and families.
Schedule:
We are looking for an applicant who is willing to work a flexible schedule that suits the youth and family needs. This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position that will require evening and possibly weekend hours.
Experience and Skills:
NYS licensed clinical degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy or Mental Health Counseling
and/or Limited Permit with 2 years experience in strength-based family and children’s services.
Experience working with children and families in a school or community-based ('in-home' setting).
Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills.
A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applies to individual and family functioning.
Knowledge and experience in assessment based treatment planning and formulating clinical diagnoses and/or impressions.
Ability to engage families who may have been unsuccessful in clinic settings.
Physical Requirements:
Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family visits
Job Benefits:
120 hours of Vacation
10 Holidays, 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Supervision available for licensure
Pet and Legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 6%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection
CEU and Tuition Reimbursement
Why Cayuga Centers?
Certified Great Place to Work ®
Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
Committed to employee professional development and advancement
We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
Large and growing national footprint
In accordance with Federal, state & local laws, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.
From: Cayuga Centers
Salary : $62,500 - $75,000
