We have an exciting new opportunity for a Licensed Mental Health Professional in our Youth ACT Program in Westchester County.

Base Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000.

The Youth ACT Team serves children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are returning home from inpatient settings or residential services, at risk of entering such locations, or have not adequately engaged or responded to treatment in more traditional community-based services. The Youth ACT team delivers intensive, highly coordinated, individualized services and skilled therapeutic interventions through an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to achieve success and maintain the child in the home, school, and community.

SUMMARY of DUTIES
The Licensed Mental Health Professional is licensed by the New York State Education Department and operates within the practitioner's scope of practice as defined in NYS law. These include, but are not limited to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapists. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing treatment to the child and their family/caregivers to address the child's clinical needs and the family unit's complex needs. Treatment interventions are to be individualized to the child/family, and evidence-based practices should be used to address identified clinical, and family system needs. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is an active member of the Youth ACT Team. Services are provided in the home and community and are delivered in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Licensed Mental Health Professional will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values, including recognizing individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration. When possible, the Licensed Mental Health Professional will utilize evidence-based practices, always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct comprehensive, strength-based assessments of service and clinical needs.
2. Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the child, their family, and their care team.
3. Communicate with the school and other community providers regarding the child's progress.
4. Provide crisis intervention as needed.
5. Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and provide written reports and statistics as required.
6. Participate in daily team meetings, consultations, and individual supervision.
7. Due to the nature of the program, you must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
8. Document progress and maintain a permanent activity record according to established methods and procedures.
9. Practice with a person-centered, trauma-informed philosophy in alignment with the values of MHA.
10. Follows the established agency policies and maintains appropriate professional standards.
11. Provide 24-hour telephonic crisis intervention services on a rotating basis.
12. Adhere to all standards and guidelines established by applicable regulatory authorities.
13. Other designated and related duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
1. Principles, practices, and methods of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, family, child, and group counseling and crisis intervention.
2. Adult and child psychology, including development and psychopathology.
3. Applicable city, state, and federal guidelines and laws affecting mental health treatment, services, and reporting procedures.
4. Characteristics and types of mental and emotional illness.
5. Principles of psychological growth and development.
6. Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.
7. Must complete the CANS-NY Training, be certified to use the CANS-NY, and maintain annual certification.
8. Experience understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
9. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is licensed by the New York State Education Department and operates within the practitioner's scope of practice as defined in NYS law. These include, but are not limited to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapists.
2. Basic computer knowledge is required.
3. Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
4. Must have a valid Driver's License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
5. Must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
6. Must be and maintain clearance by the DCJS New York State Sex Offender Registry.
7. Must be and maintain clearance by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State Medicaid Exclusion List.
8. Must be and maintain clearance by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
9. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

MHA of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values how we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law.