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ClinicianJob DetailsLevelExperiencedJob Location1946 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 - Bronx, NYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeSalary Range$65,000.00 - $67,000.00 Salary/yearClinician, Family Treatment & RehabilitationPosition Title : ClinicianPosition Type : Full-Time, Salary, ExemptSchedule: Monday through FridayDepartment/Program : FSEP/Family Treatment & RehabilitationDirect Supervisor : Director of Family Treatment & RehabilitationDirect Reports (if any): N/AAbout Graham WindhamIn full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life's most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.About the ProgramThe Family Treatment/ Rehabilitation Program (FTR) located both in The Bronx, Harlem and Brooklyn offers intensive preventive case management services to families at risk of removal of children to foster care due to neglect and abuse. Risk factors for families served by the FTR program are sometimes advanced as a result of caretakers' drug use and/ or mental illness. The stressors of poverty, substance use, instability and criminal justice involvement, parental depression, family stress, substance use or domestic violence can greatly compromise a parent's capacity to care for her children, despite strong desires to be engaged. Using Solution Based Casework, we actively work with parents to help them develop a more active, consistent and productive role in their child's educational and social development; we encourage families to build connections to positive supports in their community who will help them sustain their progress. Our goal is to partner with families to keep them together while ensuring that children will be safely cared for.About the PositionThe Licensed Clinician will provide clinical assessments of client disorders and use an eclectic approach of engagement and service delivery. The clinician will also support the case planning staff in the implementation of case specific goals of families; will be part of a multi-method program and has a consistent strong approach to partnering with families to promote the safety and wellbeing of all children; ensure that our families and staff have access to high-quality resources to meet their needs.Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team (CDT) meetings and ensure that clinical decisions meet best case practice standards as well as contractual requirements.Provide short-term therapy for families as neededAssess and provide diagnosis for clients as neededAs part of a multi-disciplinary team, help to develop treatment plans and service deliveryProvide chemical dependency expertise and support to staffConnect clients to providers (i.e. Psychologist/ Psychiatrist/Substance Abuse Program) and follow up with themAssist clients to initially organize their medication with a schedule, discuss side effects and other concerning factorsCoordinate crisis and safety planning with case planners and families with mental health issuesConduct joint home visits with case plannersConduct all intakes for familiesComply and follow with Graham's and Children's Services policies and standardsCoordinate and conduct groupsProvide trainings for staff and consult on high-risk casesAttend trainings and staff meetings for further developmentAssist with coverage of cases during staff vacanciesPerform other duties assignedSalary & Compensation :Salary : $65,000 - $67,000/annually + Potential to Earn Merit Performance Based Incentive for Eligible Staff + Comprehensive Benefits + Professional Development OpportunitiesFLSA Status: ExemptBenefits Eligibility : Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plans (defined contribution pension and 403 (b) thrift), and much more… StatementThe Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.QualificationsQualifications:Master's degree in Social Work, Social Services or a related fieldMental Health License and LCSW with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with adults and children with mental health illness is preferredMental Health License and LMSW with a minimum of 5 years of experience in working with a mental illnessCASAC certification and minimum three years experience working with substance abuse parents and their children is preferredMust possess excellent assessment skillsExperience providing mental health counseling to adults, adolescents and childrenOutstanding interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and writtenPassion for children and families and a strong connection to the communitySpanish highly preferred