Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP)/Clinician (North)

Salary Range $31.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Level Experienced

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Road Warrior

Description

The primary responsibility of an Other Licensed Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of settings. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, well-informed therapy to children and families.

• Complete intakes and assessments

• Complete all required documentation.

• Participate in Team Meetings to advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on treatment plans to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care.

• Work with Supervisor and Family to complete monthly schedules for visits; adhere to schedule and communicate with team when there are changes.

• Completion of Managed care contact notes (progress notes)

• Attending supervision and staff meetings as needed and requested.

• Work cooperatively with the Supervisor, Medicaid Managed Care Liaisons, and potential Care Manager, on each case to maintain the best quality of care for the child and family.

• Travel into the community and family homes to carry out responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Creative ability to plan and execute engaging activities

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft word, excel and email.

Required Education and Experience :

• Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the State of New York. This includes individuals licensed and able to practice independently as a: Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (under the supervision of an LCSW)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, with reliable transportation

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.

• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

• Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.