Mental Health Services Specialist VIRTUAL JOB FAIR 11/19/2024
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Mental Health Services Specialist VIRTUAL JOB FAIR 11/19/2024

CN Guidance and Counseling Services

Location: Plainview,NY, USA

Date: 2024-11-15T11:37:33Z

Job Description:

****VIRTUAL JOB FAIR 11/19/24****

When: November 19, 2024

Time: 10AM-4PM

****Please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser to REGISTER TODAY and for more information:

JOB DEFINITION:

  • Licensed Clinician to provide evaluations, mental health assessments, and if indicated, short-term crisis therapy for students grades K-12. The Licensed Clinician will also ensure linkage to ongoing community treatment coordinated through the student/family's insurance coverage. This position will also act as a liaison between the providers, families and district to aid in improved educational outcomes for students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The Clinical Services Specialist will spend 50% of their time with the students and/or school staff/personnel and 50% of their time with families and community providers completing linkages. CN Guidance and the appropriate school district staff will work together to determine the most effective schedule.
  • Gather sufficient information for each student to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine referrals for mental health supports in the community
  • Care coordination-helping students/families identify their full array of service needs (beyond behavioral health) and providers across the community who can assist in meeting those needs
  • Referral and warm hand-off (meaning that the liaison referring helps the student/family to directly and fully connect with the agreed-upon specialist[s]). Such warm hand-offs will be to community providers with family insurance as primary payor.
  • Implement appropriate crisis services when needed.
  • Regularly collaborate with school mental health staff the progress of students' treatment needs and linkage to referrals.
  • Exchange information with other agencies that benefits the student if needed
  • Knowledge of community resources that are relevant to youth and families
  • Educating and informing students and families informally about mental health, addiction, co-occurring disorders, stigma, fear, and ways to help oneself or friends/family members who may be struggling with any of these issues; and how CN Guidance can assist with this
  • Providing brief intervention screening and therapy (a few examples include administering surveys that help identify depression, such as PHQ-9; performing SBIRT [Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment]. Must be SBIRT trained.
  • Providing structured, community-wide presentations tailored toward various aged audiences;
  • Reviews, develop and interpret quality assurance standards: o Maintains current regulatory guidelines for program and monitor program activities against these guidelines; o Prepares statistical and narrative reports as required; o Reviews clients' records, applying quality assurance and/or utilization review criteria to determine need for admission and continued stay in program.
  • Participate in school meetings related to coordination of mental health needs for students and the school district
  • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
  • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
  • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy; and New York State licensure.
  • 2 years' experience of post-graduate clinical work in relevant settings including experience with children and families. Familiarity with the school system, supports available both internally and externally of the school district, and knowledge and awareness of community providers for youth and families.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Long Term and Short Term Disability
  • Legal Plan
  • Dependent Care Expense Account
  • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • HRA
  • Training programs including a Mentorship program
  • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Career growth and Promotional opportunities
  • Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.

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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-###-####.

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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

  • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2024, 6 years in a row.
  • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
  • Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'

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