Description
Location: Poughkeepsie NY (Dutchess and occasional travel to Ulster and Putnam County County)
Hours: MF
Salary:$70000 (LP) and $72500 (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC)
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The CTI Clinician plays a pivotal role in enhancing continuity of care for individuals transitioning from hospital to communitybased living. Under the supervision of the CTI Team Leader the Clinician provides timelimited evidencebased therapeutic interventions and links participants to longterm professional and community resources. This position supports some of the communitys most vulnerable individuals through intensive fieldwork and coordinated care efforts promoting wellness and longterm stability.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Manage an active caseload of participants and deliver care using the CTIphased model.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments including mental status evaluations safety assessments and treatment planning.
- Provide evidencebased solutionfocused therapy to support client wellness.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to develop and maintain integrated treatment plans.
- Ensure participants are linked to sustainable support services that will continue beyond CTI involvement.
- Engage with hospitals community providers and local resources to support successful transitions.
- Participate in rotating oncall coverage as scheduled.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Attend mandatory trainings staff meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Contribute to program development and quality assurance by maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with agency protocols.
- Perform fieldbased services across Orange County with travel to Sullivan and Rockland Counties as needed.
- Utilize agency vehicle or personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) for transportation and field visits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Demonstrated clinical competency in mental health assessment and intervention.
- Strong organizational communication and problemsolving skills.
- Cultural competency and a strong commitment to the dignity and empowerment of vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid field/office setting.
- Spanishspeaking ability is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in Social Work Mental Health Counseling or related clinical field and
- Valid New York State licensure or limited permit to practice as a mental health clinician (as recognized by NYSED). LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT preferred and limited permit considered.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) persistent serious mental illness (PSMI) cooccurring disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Valid NYS Drivers License required.
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