CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY

Behavioral Health Professional – Level 2 Children and Family Treatment and Support Services

OLP- Other Licensed Practitioner

GRADE 10     Per Diem                                                                       FLSA (Non-Exempt) - $27.00/hr.

I.                QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

A non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioner

NP-LBHP authorized under OLP is a licensed clinician operating within scope of practice in accordance with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions include the following:

·       Licensed Psychoanalysts

·       Licensed Clinical Social Workers

·       Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

·       Licensed Mental Health Counselors

·       Licensed Masters Social Workers when under the supervision of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists

·       Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Skills

1.               Knowledge of mental illness diagnosis

2.               Ability to work with children and families

3.               Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

4.               Good organizational and time management skills

5.               Good oral/written communication skills

6.               Good interpersonal skills

7.               Knowledge of community agencies and resources

8.               Ability to work with service providers

9.               Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)

10.            The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.

11.            Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State

II.               RESPONSIBLE TO:    Supervisor

III.               MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

OLP provides individual, group, or family therapy in the home, in the community or other site-based setting when appropriate for a child/youth who has or may be at risk of a mental health or substance use diagnosis.

There are 6 components to this position:

1.               Complete Licensed Evaluations (assessment)

2.               Treatment Planning

3.               Psychotherapy

Crisis Intervention Activities that include:

4.               Crisis Triage (By telephone)

5.               Crisis Off-Site (In-person)

6.               Crisis Complex Care (follow up)

Additional functions:

7.               Identify individual client needs and make referrals to additional community services based on ongoing assessments

8.               Help prevent the progression of exhibited behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention

9.               Develop a therapeutic relationship with child and family

10.            Utilize software technology pertinent to program

11.            Maintain required documentation and deadlines

12.            Ensure that a person centered planning process is utilized in delivery of services

13.            Ensure that individual rights are protected and advocate for individual

14.            Participate in and successfully complete all required training

15.            Represent the agency and program in the community

16.            Perform other job related activities as directed by supervisor

17.            Understand and follow all program policies and procedures

In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.

Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.