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Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP)/Clinician (North)

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

James Street Offices - Syracuse, NY

Position Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$31.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Road Warrior

Description

The primary responsibility of an Other Licensed Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of settings. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide high quality, well-informed therapy to children and families.

+ Complete intakes and assessments

+ Complete all required documentation.

+ Participate in Team Meetings to advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on treatment plans to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care.

+ Work with Supervisor and Family to complete monthly schedules for visits; adhere to schedule and communicate with team when there are changes.

+ Completion of Managed care contact notes (progress notes)

+ Attending supervision and staff meetings as needed and requested.

+ Work cooperatively with the Supervisor, Medicaid Managed Care Liaisons, and potential Care Manager, on each case to maintain the best quality of care for the child and family.

+ Travel into the community and family homes to carry out responsibilities.

Qualifications

+ Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team

+ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

+ Creative ability to plan and execute engaging activities

+ Basic computer skills including Microsoft word, excel and email.

Required Education and Experience :

+ Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the State of New York. This includes individuals licensed and able to practice independently as a: Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (under the supervision of an LCSW)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

+ Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, with reliable transportation

Essential Job Qualifications:

+ Ability to lift10pounds without assistance.

+ Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

+ Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.

+ Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

+ Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.