Mental Health Clinician

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi service agency. Our mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds. This position would be in our CAPE program, an article 31 outpatient mental health center serving adults 50 years old and older. The clinical social worker will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Peer Advocates and a Registered Nurse. The social worker will receive individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team. The social worker will be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on site, free of charge.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

1. Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services at a senior center satellite clinic. These services include providing intake assessments, and ongoing individual, family, and group treatment. Engagement activities include informal discussions as well as group engagement.
2. Complete all forms, such as intake documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and DFTA required documentation, within the required timeframe.
3. Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.
4. Provide structured and unstructured engagement sessions; mental health, substance abuse and psycho-social screenings; referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated.
5. Provide education and guidance to senior center staff when indicated.
6. Assist senior center staff with crisis management and planning for senior center members and their families.
7. Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of seniors.
8. Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by your supervisor in response to agency need.
9. Provide mental health services in patients’ homes when necessary.

Performance & Organizational Excellence

● Participate in the agency's performance management process by establishing annual goals, completing mid-year and end-of-year evaluations, and engaging in ongoing performance discussions with supervisors.

● Complete documentation, data entry, and required reports accurately and on time in accordance with agency standards, funder requirements, and established deadlines, including updates to agency systems, dashboards, and tracking tools.

● Complete required annual professional development activities to maintain and strengthen clinical knowledge, professional skills, and overall job performance.

● Use program and service data to improve performance by participating in data review and discussion during supervision, department meetings, reporting activities, and other quality improvement efforts, including surveys and feedback activities, as applicable.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED

LMSW or LCSW with Interest and competence in working with older adults or LMSW with hours of clinical work and supervision complete. Bilingual therapists are encouraged to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• ● Primary office-based environment
• ● Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• ● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• ● Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

JOB DETAILS

Location: 59-28 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY, 11362

Non-Union Position

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer