Overview
The 29I clinician works within the Residential Treatment Center and Maternity Mother Child Blended programs and is responsible for providing direct clinical services for youth in these units. This includes provision of individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, as well as the completion of clinical assessments and participation in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings. The 29I clinician must provide timely and thorough documentation of all of these services in the Electronic Health Record.
Rising Ground
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.
Benefits
At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.
Responsibilities
Conduct formal assessments, including diagnosing
Prepare appropriate and timely written documentation of all clinical services delivered
Provide trauma informed, evidence-based individual, family and group therapy for residents
Complete clinical treatment plans (ISPs) and treatment plan updates for residents on assigned caseload
Train other staff in clinically relevant topics and help to create and foster therapeutic milieus based on the PBIS framework
Participate in FTCs and intake interviews as needed, as well as meetings dedicated to admissions, transfers, and discharges
Work in collaboration with other inter-disciplinary team members. This includes facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings as well participating in meetings to discuss the needs of the program
Provide therapeutic interventions and/or crisis management as needed
Work Environment:
This position is based in Rising Ground’s Yonkers RTC location and the Bronx MMCB program but may require travel to other program sites and office locations at times.
Expected Hours of Work:
You must be available to flexible hours including evenings, shift hours vary depending on the needs of the child and family.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from accredited program, in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related area required and one of the following
New York State Professional Licenses: LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psy.D.
Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or other evidence-based psychotherapy interventions preferred
Valid New York State Driver’s License Preferred
Bilingual/Spanish Preferred
Computer Proficiency, excellent writing skills to provide accurate and detailed notes
Apply online at:
https://careers-risingground.icims.com/jobs/2248/clinician/job
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer