PT Clinician (536303)

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Works closely with the clinical and wellness coordinator to ensure that PHQ9 screenings are completed and re-assess for connection to care as needed. (in-person) 
• Continues open communication between supervisor; direct care staff members; family members; guardians; collateral individuals regarding the individual’s status/progress, Clinical oversight of the clinical and wellness coordinator. 
• Provides a tentative schedule to supervisor of appointments and reports weekly on crisis intervention and behavioral sessions. Create a service plan to be implemented with members who are in clinical mental health care.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as well as other pertinent meetings/appointments to ensure all team members are continuing open communication of the individual’s progress
• Completes monthly/quarterly progress notes as well as attend monthly/quarterly/MHI meetings with funder for professional development and coaching and with the director and Clinical and Wellness Coordinator to discuss individual’s progress
• Conducts training/in-service trainings, annually, and as needed to ensure staff and other team members are competent on the implementation of the program plan and/or documentation sheets
• Provides follow-up and reports observations for continued support for the individual’s or family needs.
• Have effective record keeping (i.e., monthly/quarterly notes; in-service training; contact information; program plans; etc.) to ensure information is readily available to interested parties (i.e., management; surveyor; etc.)
• Assists in developing procedures for training materials for staff serving members for the purpose of enhancing programs for individuals and ensuring that program operations follow established guidelines.
• Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.
• Follow-up and PHQ9 initial assessment and re-assessment as needed for members who score 10 or higher. Include setting a safety plan with members who are high risk or reporting a history of self-harm.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning within the work unit.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or provisionally licensed in State of New York, LMSW
• Master's degree in social work, counseling or closely related field (behavioral health); LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Clinician; LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker; • LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 1-2 years' experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Flexible with work schedule and job duties with the ability to effectively meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Adept in problem solving skills and able to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages in a supportive manner.
• management and structure, and regulatory and licensing standards, with ability to effectively implement them at an agency and program level.
• Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and other required computer programs.
• Minimum age requirement is 21 years.
• Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required Equus Workforce Solutions and/or state regulations.

Additional Information

Pay rate: $42.00 per hour

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employ