OLP Clinician (CFTSS)

About Our Organization:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a leading non-profit organization in New York’s Greater Capital District. Our comprehensive range of human services reach more than 1,000 children, 600 families, and hundreds of adults across Upstate New York each year. Our multi-faceted programs are designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. We offer residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.

St. Catherine’s employs more than 300 full and part-time staff. Our spectrum of services for children, families and individuals suffering from the lasting effects of abuse and neglect, family instability, mental illness, homelessness and other ongoing traumas, continues to grow. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their authentic and best selves to work. Our DEI initiatives are designed to support and build a more equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace, one which exemplifies true respect and dignity.

About OLP & CFTSS:

Our qualified and dedicated staff provide a range of assessment, counseling and crisis support services to youth with mental health and developmental issues in order to improve their health and well-being, and to maintain them in their homes and communities. Services are delivered in the youth’s home, school or other community setting, and are always goal-directed based on the individual needs of that youth and family.

OLP services, like all CFTSS services, are intended to be delivered in a child’s home, school and community, and are designed to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention, and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed.

Job Summary:

The Community Based OLP Clinician will provide Other Licensed Professional (OLP) services, which are clinical evaluation and treatment services under the Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) array, a Medicaid State Plan Service for children with, or at risk of, behavioral health conditions.

OLP services, like all CFTSS services, are intended to be delivered in a child’s home, school and community, and are designed to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention, and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed.

The OLP Clinician will spend a minimum of 17 hours of their work week in direct service with clients, and may increase commensurate with client/program needs and staff caseload. These 17 supervision hours are applicable toward the LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc. requirements.

This is an Autonomous, self-directed position with a Flexible Schedule and some Remote Work available.

$$Offering a $3,000 Signing Bonus!$$

We have immediate openings for Full-time Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians in our Community Based Services Treatment and Support Services program. Positions are available in Albany county and the surrounding areas.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Will provide all OLP services in accordance with the guidelines set for the in the NYS “Children and Family Treatment Support Services Manual”. These include: Licensed Evaluation, Counseling (Psychotherapy), and Crisis Services.
• Develop Treatment Plans using the principles of Person-Centered Planning and Individualized Care.
• Ensure that recommended services meet the Medical Necessity guidelines as set forth in the “Children and Family Treatment Support Services Manual”.
• Provide services on-site or in the community which may include the child’s home, school or other community setting, as indicated on the Treatment Plan.
• Document the delivery of all services in the AWARDS EHR following all Medicaid and Managed Care Organization standards.
• Enter progress notes as contemporaneously as possible to the event, but no later than 5 business days post event.
• Work with the MCO Liaison to provide documentation needed for the re-authorization of services when warranted.
• Provide ongoing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide 1on 1 teaching, coaching, and rehabilitative counseling to build the skills and capacities of a youth struggling with mental health and developmental challenges.
• Assist families to better understand and parent a child with mental health and developmental needs.
• Timely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record.
• Local travel to provide the services in the youth home, school or other community setting.
• Provide clinical direction and guidance to the other CFTSS service providers to ensure their work supports the achievement of the treatment plan goals set forth in the child’s treatment plan.
• Consult with other treatment providers, as needed, to ensure that treatment plan goals are aligned, and when applicable, consistent with the child’s Health Home Care Plan.
• Provide a sufficient number of billable service hours to support the fiscal health of the program. This target number will be established by the Clinical Supervisor and may be adjusted at any time, depending on the needs of the program.
• Maintain one’s clinical License in accordance with the specific requirements set for by NYS State Education Department. Failure to maintain one’s license could lead to suspension until such time that the license is renewed.
• Provide services outside the normal business hours to accommodate the needs of the children and families.
• Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor of OLP Services.

Position Specifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited university.
• Community Based Clinician’s must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Licensed Psychoanalyst
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) when under the supervision of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists.
• New Graduates operating under a “limited permit” may also be considered.
• 2-3 years of experience conducting trauma-focused assessments and counseling to youth suspected to have experienced abuse, neglect and maltreatment or other forms of trauma.
• Experience working with SED/DD children preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Clean and valid NYS driver’s license for at least one year, with reliable (fully insured) vehicle for transporting clients - with proof of 100/300 liability coverage.
• Ability to work with clients with mental health issues, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
• Flexibility to accommodate client schedules, which may include evening hours.
• Experience in the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), with the ability to respond effectively and therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, Meet, etc.), and the Internet.
• Experience with AWARDS is a plus!
• Ability to pass required pre-employment background checks, to include fingerprinting.

What Do We Offer You?

• $3000 Sign-on Bonus*
• Clinical Supervision credit
• Reimbursement for your clinical testing and licensing fees*
• Opportunities for Continuing Education credits and CEU Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Generous Combined Leave Time and Holiday Pay
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution
• Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit!
• Paid Training & Tuition Reimbursement*
• Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement*
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• The Comfort of a Business Casual work Environment.

*some conditions may apply

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Checks: We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!