What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Professional Level 1 - Functional Family Therapy position at Catholic Charities Of Broome County?
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY
Behavioral Health Professional – Level 1 –FFT Full-timeSalary range $24.15-$27.18/hr. FLSA (Non-Exempt)
Education/Experience
Skills
5. Good interpersonal skills
II. RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor
III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.
Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Behavioral Health Professional – Level 1 –FFT Full-time
Salary range $24.15-$27.18/hr. FLSA (Non-Exempt)
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience
- Masters degree in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling required.
- LMSW preferred.
- Two years’ experience working in Behavioral Health.
Skills
- Knowledge of Behavioral Health field
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good organizational and time management skills
5. Good interpersonal skills
6. Knowledge of community agencies and resources
7. Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)
8. The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.
8. The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.
9. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State
II. RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor
III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
- Provide services to children, youth and families following the Functional Family Therapy Model
- Function as part of the FFT team and actively participate in team supervision, consultation and meetings
- Identify individual and family mental health needs based on ongoing assessments
- Develop a therapeutic relationship with individual and family
- Educate individual and/or family on diagnosis/symptom recognition
- Develop care plan with the individual and family
- Ensure FFT services are provided in a regular, consistent and flexible manner with individuals receiving services in their homes
- Utilize software technology pertinent to program
- Maintain required documentation and meet deadlines and due dates
- Ensure that a person centered planning process is utilized in delivery of services
- Assist individual in accessing community resources
- Provide crisis intervention
- Ensure that individual and family rights are protected and advocate for individual and family
- Participate in and successfully complete all required FFT Program and Agency trainings
- Represent the agency and program in the community and with other service providers
- Perform other job related activities as directed by supervisor
- Understand and follow all program policies and procedures
In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.
Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $24 - $27