About this opportunity
Postgraduate-Center-For-Mental-Heal lists this Family Specialist opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: 391 East 149th Street Bronx ACT - Bronx, NY 10455
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $60,409.50 - $73,542.00 Salary
JOB SCOPE
This is a direct service position requiring specific knowledge of mental health, and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. As part of the ACT you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience, and the desire to work as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts daily visits in the community, and subsequent progress notes and other required documentation in accordance with agency and OMH standards.
Completes Wellness Plans, Comprehensive assessments and other documentation as required.
Completes family needs assessments by identifying history, current relationships and supports, and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the consumer’s service.
Participates in daily morning meeting, and informs ACT team in daily meetings and weekly clinical meetings around family issues and incorporate findings into service plans
Involves family and significant others in the consumer’s treatment with the ACT team and provide psycho-education and relapse prevention based on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies during visits.
Act as advocate and liaison for consumers in relationships with family, support systems, landlords and other community supports.
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis.
Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by Team Leader.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree required - LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent in licensure in NYS.
At least one of experience working in human services with individuals with serious mental illness and experience in work with families.
Must be outcome oriented in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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