School/Community Based OLP Clinician (Port Byron)

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for School-Based Clinician (OLP - Clinician)

Location : Port Byron School and Community / Home contact through Cayuga County

Pay : $62,500 - $75,000 / annually (Based on education / license / experience)

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SCHOOL-BASED CLINICIAN IN PORT BYRON, NY AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY!

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 :

Our clinicians offer goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions to address challenges associated with behavioral health needs through the Other Licensed Professional (OLP) function within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) team. The CFTSS 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.

Cayuga Centers is looking for a Clinician who is passionate about strength-based, youth-and family-centered work within a school environment. Through home and community-based work, you will support the youth to achieve stability and improvement at school and in their 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 :

This is a 12 month, full-time, 40 hour a week position.

We are looking for an applicant who is interested in working primarily within the hours of a school day, but is also willing to be flexible and work outside of these hours when needed to suit the youth and family needs.

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 - required

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

Benefits :

120 hours of Vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year

10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Pet and Legal Insurance

Supervision for licensure

Employee Assistance Program

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

Salary : $62,500 - $75,000