Clinician (Behavioral Health for Erie and Niagara Counties)

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking three (3) full-time Mental Health Clinicians for our Behavioral Health unit, Monsignor Carr Institute (MCI) in Erie and Niagara Counties. Join a diverse team of experienced professionals dedicated to our mission of inclusivity, compassion, and empowerment. We celebrate diversity and life experiences to help our clients live healthier, happier lives. The Mental Health Clinician will report directly to the Clinic Supervisor.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances. 

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency, we strive to support the total well-being of clients and employees. 

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Orient new clients to treatment expectations and course of outpatient treatment
• Complete comprehensive initial assessments to determine appropriateness for admission and course of treatment
• Admit clients to the program as per policy and regulations; make appropriate referrals if clients do not meet admission criteria
• Develop and update treatment plans, including needs, strengths, safety, and corresponding plan of care
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy based on the client's treatment plan
• Communicate with clients' families, designated collaterals, and service providers; collaborate with other programs for comprehensive care
• Re-engage clients who withdraw from treatment when clinically appropriate
• Discharge clients per policy; complete discharge summaries and facilitate "warm" hand-offs
• Conduct sessions in-person or via approved teletherapy platforms
• Produce accurate, timely progress notes reflecting the client's status, progress, and treatment goals
• Complete outpatient treatment review (OTR) forms and other required documentation promptly and accurately
• Conduct case record self-audits as required
• Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards
• Promote adherence to high ethical standards, consistent with the Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, legal mandates, labor laws, and accreditation standards (e.g., COA, BBB)
• Perform all duties in accordance with CCB's corporate compliance and ethics program
• Seek guidance, consultation, and direction from supervisors and treatment team members
• Participate in required staff meetings and designated training
• Attend educational training to maintain skills and keep credentials up to date, including completing required continuing education units (CEUs)
• Take necessary steps to complete licensure if hired with a master's degree only and/or provisional licensure
• Exemplify Catholic Charities' mission, vision, guiding principles, and policies and procedures
• Promote and reinforce client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused trauma-informed care
• Cultivate a culture of sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Infuse agency values in therapeutic care, offering quality, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused behavioral health and substance abuse services

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least a license-eligible degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing or related discipline. Achievement and maintenance of New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT) is required for continued employment.
• At least one (1) year of professional behavioral health experience (internship experience may be counted).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain effective relationships with a clinical team.
• Demonstrated agility, initiative, ability to work independently and efficiently (effective organizational and time management skills) and produce results
• Familiarity with WNY community and continuum of human services (health, behavioral health and social services) systems, organizations and resources
• Fluent in various computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel), electronic database systems and electronic health records
• Experience with 10e11 EMR system a plus
• Must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in order to provide person-centered care.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 40 hours per week
• 15 paid holidays annually
• 25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision offerings for full-time
• Employer-paid life insurance for full-time
• Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high-deductible health plan for full-time
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to apply.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location, and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.org.