What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician position at Albany County Department Of Mental Health?
Job Description
Mental Health Clinician (LMSW,LMHC) Albany County Department of Mental Health is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, representative, and inclusive team.
Please help us make a difference by serving individuals in Albany County with Behavioral Health Challenges.
We are seeking applications to fill positions as a Mental Health Clinician within the Department working with individuals who are seeking to improve their Overall Behavioral Health as well as positions responsible for linking individuals to needed community resources. Emphasis on serving and being knowledgeable about diverse communities and populations is appreciated. This is a competitive civil service position that may be filled provisionally by the appointment of a person who meets the minimum qualifications established for such positions. Specific hours will be discussed further if an interview is offered.
MISSION STATEMENT AND TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY The mission of the Albany County Department of Mental Health (ACDMH) is to ensure that the residents of Albany County living with mental illness and/or emotional disturbance, alcohol and/or substance use problems, or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as their families, can attain meaningful improvement in the quality of their lives and overall health, renewed connection to their communities, and lasting recovery so that their personal goals can be achieved. ·
- Must be a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
- ·Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW within (4) years of appointment if in possession of a LMSW at the time of appointment. ·
- This is a 40 hour a week Civil Service position. Starting Salary $59,243
- Comprehensive Benefit Package Available
- Interested candidates please forward a resume and a letter of interest
Responsibilities
- Conduct Intakes and carry a small caseload involving individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Assess patients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Stay updated on best practices in mental health counseling and incorporate new techniques into practice.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in acute distress.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $59,243.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,243