What are the responsibilities and job description for the Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP)/Clinician (South) position at ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
The primary responsibility of an Other Licensed Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of settings. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, well-informed therapy to children and families.
- Complete intakes and assessments
- Complete all required documentation.
- Participate in Team Meetings to advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on treatment plans to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care.
- Work with Supervisor and Family to complete monthly schedules for visits; adhere to schedule and communicate with team when there are changes.
- Completion of Managed care contact notes (progress notes)
- Attending supervision and staff meetings as needed and requested.
- Work cooperatively with the Supervisor, Medicaid Managed Care Liaisons, and potential Care Manager, on each case to maintain the best quality of care for the child and family.
- Travel into the community and family homes to carry out responsibilities.
- Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Creative ability to plan and execute engaging activities
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word, excel and email.
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the State of New York. This includes individuals licensed and able to practice independently as a: Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (under the supervision of an LCSW)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, with reliable transportation
Essential Job Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
- Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
- Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
- Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.
Salary : $31 - $33