Child and Adolescent In Home Therapist

Position Summary

The Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) plays a key role within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) framework. This position provides specialized, community-based clinical services to youth ages 5–21 and their families. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, direct psychotherapy and the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans. Services may involve both individual and family therapy, tailored to each child’s needs and circumstances.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Clinical Expertise: Demonstrates a solid understanding of childhood psychiatric disorders, including development, clinical presentation, pathology, trauma impacts, and the effects on social and occupational functioning.
2. Treatment Modalities: Uses evidence-based interventions for childhood mental health disorders and remains open to ongoing professional development and training.
3. System of Care Knowledge: Maintains a working knowledge of the children’s mental health system of care, Office of Mental Health (OMH) and available community resources.
4. Assessment & Planning: Completes initial and ongoing assessments, establishes diagnoses, identifies strengths and needs, and develops detailed, individualized treatment plans.
5. Therapeutic Services: Provides age-appropriate individual and family psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches.
6. Home & Community Integration: Implements strategies that support cognitive, behavioral, and emotional self-regulation across home, school, and community settings.
7. Crisis Management: Develops safety and alert plans, provides crisis prevention and post-crisis debriefing, and addresses family dynamics to reduce future crises.
8. Family Engagement: Works closely with families and natural supports to reinforce treatment goals and create a supportive environment.
9. Education & Skills Training: Offers psychoeducation, parenting skills training, and strategies to strengthen child–family relationships.
10. Cultural Competence: Respects and incorporates cultural norms and strengths, maintaining a non-judgmental, inclusive approach.
11. Compliance & Documentation: Maintains accurate, timely records in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar) and ensures adherence to all regulatory standards.
12. Collaboration & Communication: Builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and participates in CFTSS team meetings and training.
13. Supervision & Growth: Engages in regular supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills.
14. Policy Adherence: Follows all organizational policies, including those related to HR, time management, and operational procedures
15. Complete the Mandated Reporter Training
16. Adhere to all confidentiality laws and guidelines.
17. Track all paperwork due dates and submit by assigned deadlines.
18. Recognize and report suspected and known child abuse.
19. Report any potential youth high risk behaviors/concerns to supervisor.
20. Maintain awareness of any incident reporting guidelines.
21. Maintain required Direct Service Units.
22. Schedule client visits and monitor weekly Direct Service Units
23. Participate in supervisions as scheduled.
24. Submit weekly schedule to Supervisor (any changes to schedule must be reported to Supervisor as they occur).
25. Utilize Paycom to indicate accurate hours worked.
26. Track and submit mileage.
27. Participate in Division-wide trainings, staff events and program meeting.
28. Attend workshops, conferences, OMH trainings, etc.
29. Transport youth with personal vehicle, as needed.
30. Responsible for having access to a personal vehicle throughout the course of the work day.
31. Submission of auto insurance policy before expiration date.
32. Adhere to protocols of agency Safety Policy.
33. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean record, and reliable, insured transportation.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specifications

Physical Demands:
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to adverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary : $65