• Clinical Support Staff, Youth ACT

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Schenectady, NY)


    Clinical Support Staff, Youth ACT - Schenectady

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Schenectady-Genium-PCFC - Schenectady, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Bachelors

     

    Salary Range

     

    $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

    Description

    As a Clinical Support Staff in the Youth ACT program, you will help children and families acquire the necessary skills to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for social activities and interactions. You will report to the Youth ACT Program Director and you will work onsite and in the community.

    Responsibilities:

    + Help complete the intake process and admissions with identified clients / families in Youth ACT

    + Risk Assessment

    + Substance Abuse Screen/Assessment

    + Suicide Assessment

    + Mental Health needs assessment

    + Social Needs Screening

    + Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment to include diagnosis and needs to develop treatment plan (IAP)

    + Obtain release of information forms for all current past mental health providers, inpatient and outpatient, school, primary care provider

    + Ensure compliance with all agency/state/federal requirements for completion of client paperwork

    + Provide support to achieve daily tasks related to identified treatment goals

    + Facilitate/Coordinate tele-mental health services

    + Coordinate and assist team with job development by establishing educational, vocational and professional goals

    + Facilitate implementation of skills necessary to accomplish treatment plan goals and adjust to work towards established treatment goals

    + May have the opportunity to supervise student interns

    Requirements and Education:

    + Requires a Bachelor's degree; Masters degree preferred.

    + Must have a valid drivers license.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

    About Northern Rivers

    At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.