Foster Care Clinician

We are Hiring.

Job Posting: Foster Care Clinician

Employment Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week

Salary: $28.00 - $33.00 / hour

Hiring Bonus: $3500.

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like home.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special.

About the Role:

The Skill Building Clinician is directly accountable to the Program Clinical Supervisor for the organization, management, administration and provision of all mental health-related services to children in the care of the agency's foster care program. Such services are to be provided in compliance with all rules and regulations of the New York State Medicaid Program and the Office of Children and Family Services.

Key Responsibilities:
Provides skill building services for youth in care and manages documentation.
Establishes treatment goals for youth in our program.
Provides psychiatric support & therapy. Provide individual counseling & treatment, substance abuse counseling & treatment, trauma-informed counseling & treatment, family group counseling, and transitional counseling.
Provides psychoeducation and wellness education.
Uses interventions drawn from evidence-based psychotherapeutic methodology structured interventions to decrease problem behavior and increase pro-social behavior.
Promotes integration with community resources & skill building.
Attends service planning meetings with referring agencies, including intake, day one, service plan reviews, etc.
Provides in-service training for foster parents and foster care staff on skill building, daily living skills, and other relevant identified topics.
Assists with transportation for children to appointments or visits as necessary.
Serves as a member of the Child Assessment Review Team (C.A.R.T.) and team meetings providing direction on behavioral issues for children in care.
Responsible for treatment plan and discharge plan as part of child's service plan.
Maintains documentation in Connections system per program mandates.
Provides after-hours on-call coverage for the Therapeutic Foster Care Program (in program rotation).
Responsible for any other duties necessary for the TFC Program within their abilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner required - LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or other QHP
2 years of experience in child welfare or working with children preferred
Clean and valid NYS Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle required. Daytime local travel within six-county service area required (mileage reimbursement available)

Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills:
Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR's corporate compliance and ethics program.
Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Top Benefits and Perks:
Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
Generous time off package and work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and collaborative environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston website at

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community.

Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:
Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
Mental health counselor (Preferred)
Master Social Worker (Preferred)
Marriage and family therapist (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Bath, NY 14810 (Required)

Work Location: In person