Clinician (FT)

Location: Garden City, NY | Schedule: full-time (Evening availability required) | Status: Non-Exempt | Salary Range: $33.00 - $37.00 / hour (dependent on experience and licensure)

The Opportunity Family & Children's Association (FCA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Clinician to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team within the Clinical Services Division. In this role, you will provide direct behavioral health treatment services to individuals across the lifespan. Direct services will be delivered through individual, family, and group sessions in the office, out in the community, or via telehealth. This is an impactful opportunity to support clients facing mental health and substance use challenges within an innovative CCBHC model.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy: Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions, as well as other prescribed treatment services, in strict accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Manage caseloads: Maintain required productivity levels and effectively manage an assigned client caseload.
• Develop treatment plans: Create, implement, and regularly monitor comprehensive client treatment plans, collaborating closely with the clinical team on treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate externally: Partner with external service providers, courts, probation, parole, and other relevant agencies to support client progress, continuity of care, and optimal outcomes.
• Participate in care teams: Actively engage as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by attending case conferences, team meetings, and in-service training.
• Maintain documentation: Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date client case records, preparing reports and correspondence in a timely manner to meet agency, program, and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance: Uphold strict client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, OASAS, and OMH regulations.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related human services field.
  • Valid New York State QHP credential required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT). Candidates eligible for a limited permit to be obtained within 90 days of hire will also be considered.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience providing individual and group counseling to populations with substance use or mental health disorders (qualifying experience may include clinical internships).
  • Strong familiarity working within chemical dependency or mental health programs.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Compensation 

The competitive compensation range is reflected within FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience while still allowing for growth.

Benefits

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 403(b) with generous employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Pet Insurance

• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.