Job Description
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Community Clinical Specialist to work in our Community and Family Therapeutic Support Services (CFTSS) Program.
Position Summary:
The Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Community Clinical Specialist will be responsible for the service delivery of the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services in accordance with NYS Standards of Care. These include Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) services, Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) services, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services.
Our Ideal Candidate would be located in Orange County, NY.
Schedule: Monday - Friday minimum 35 hours with flexibility based on client needs, and rotating on-call responsibilities
The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.
MINIMUM Qualifications:
MSW or MHC Degree
2-3 years’ experience working in a human services field, preferably with children and families
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing as determined by the agency
PREFERRED Qualifications:
LCSW or LMHC
Experience in delivery of services in community based settings
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position is in our Community Based Services Department. A majority of the work day is spent in the community providing mental health and behavioral support to youth and their families. Services are provided in a variety of home and community-based settings. The Community Clinical Specialist (CCS) must be available after school hours to accommodate the needs of the youth and families we service. The CCS will be required to safely operate an agency vehicle, and to transport youth in said vehicle while adhering to safe driving practices.
The Community Clinical Specialist should be prepared to participate in provider meetings, which are often held virtually, through a variety of platforms. The CCS must be comfortable using video-conference technology.
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
Work Location: On the road
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Holiday work, Monday to Friday,