CORE Licensed Clinician / Per Diem

Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY•Town of New Windsor, NY

About The Position

Title: CORE Clinician - Per Diem Reports to: Assistant Director of Social Programs Job Objective: Carry a caseload of CORE CPST clients, providing comprehensive support and guidance to individuals facing behavioral, emotional, and/or educational challenges. Conduct intakes and clinical assessments for MHA programs, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate and personalized care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling from an accredited institution.
Current licensure in NY.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services to individuals with behavioral, emotional, or educational challenges.
Experience working with children, adults, and families in various settings, including community mental health, residential care, or similar environments.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health treatment.
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing social work practice.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently.
Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in specialized interventions for specific populations strongly preferred (e.g., trauma-informed care, dialectical behavior therapy, etc.).
Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

CORE CPST Caseload Management:
Provide individualized support and intervention services to clients enrolled in the CORE CPST program.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' strengths, needs, and goals.
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients, their families, and other involved professionals.
Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure clients' ongoing well-being and success.
Intakes and Clinical Assessments:
Conduct intake interviews and clinical assessments for individuals seeking services.
Evaluate clients' mental health, social, and emotional needs to determine appropriate levels of care and intervention.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address clients' holistic needs.
Complete assessments and evaluations for Supported Housing in accordance with Local Professional Health Authority (LPHA) recommendations. Annual storage and purge of accounting files.