What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Specialist position at The Child Center Of NY, Inc.?
The Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) is designed to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early symptom identification and intervention and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed.
Essential Functions:
• Work with children, adolescents and their families in their home and community environments.
• Complete comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments.
• Develop a congruent treatment plan with actively including the child and family as to ensure medical necessity.
• Provide counseling services by way of psychotherapy, including therapeutic communication and interaction for the purpose of alleviating symptoms or functional limitations.
• Provide both in-person and telephone crisis intervention activities to any child that experiences psychiatric, behavioral, or situational distress.
• Documents all services provided both timely and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum Qualifications
• Licensed Psychanalyst; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; and/or Licensed Master Social Worker may serve in this role under the supervision or direction of a LCSW, a licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Successful completion of the Mandated Reporter training.
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have some knowledge and using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual (highly preferred) in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, as depending upon the needs of the client and their family.
IN PERSON HOME VISITS REQUIRED.
