Behavioral Health Specialist - Dutchess County

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to work in our Community and Family Therapeutic Support Services (CFTSS) Program.

Position Summary:

The Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Behavioral Health Specialist will be responsible for the service delivery of the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services in accordance with NYS Standards of Care. These include Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) services, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

1. Develop the CFTSS Treatment Plan, including client centered goals, and deliver service components of CFTSS; specifically, CPST and PSR.
2. Provide strengths-based service planning, youth guided care and psychoeducation to children and families in the community. 
3. Provide solution-focused interventions using evidenced-based practices.
4. Meet with children/families based on the frequency, scope and duration noted in the Medical Necessity and Treatment Plan. 
5. Service provision to include: supporting youth with daily living skills, community integration, as well as social and interpersonal skills.
6. Provide services in an individual, group and/or family capacity. 
7. Collaborate with families, schools, and other provider agencies to successfully provide a continuum of care.  
8. Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision. 
9. Participate in ongoing training and professional development as necessary.
10. Complete a minimum of 20 hours of billable contacts per week. 
11. Complete notes within 24-72 hours of service provision. 
12. All other duties as assigned. 

Our ideal candidate would reside in Dutchess County, NY.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-6pm with flexibility based on client needs

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree

2. 3 years of applicable experience working in a human services field, preferably with children and families.

3. Valid NYS Driver License in good standing as determined by the Agency.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

1. MSW, MHC or similar

2. Experience in delivery of services in community based settings.

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.

Salary : $24 - $25