Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description
Based on training, experience and qualifications, the Service Provider may be called upon to provide one or more of the following services to children and families enrolled in the specific services. In no situation shall a Service Provider provide services where he/she does not meet the minimum educational requirements and qualifications necessary to provide such services as documented.

Key Responsibilities

Other License Practitioner (OLP) (NP-LBPHP)

These non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioners include; Licensed Psychoanalysts, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Masters Social Workers when under the supervisor of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists.

The Other License Practitioner (OLP) can provide the following services:

• Licensed Evaluation Assessment-establish a diagnosis where needed, and treatment plan for the child/youth within the context of the child/youth self-identified needs, goals, and ethnic, religious and cultural identities. Should result in the identification of services and practices medically necessary to meet the child/youth’s behavioral health needs.
• Treatment Planning-details the scope/practices to be provided, expected outcomes, and expected frequency and duration of the treatment for each provider or services.
• Psychotherapy-alleviating symptoms or functional limitation associated with a child/youth’s diagnosed behavioral health disorder, reversing or changing maladaptive patterns of behavior, encouraging personal growth and development, and supporting the child/youth’s capacity to achieve age-appropriate developmental milestones.
• Crisis Intervention Activities-crisis intervention services are immediate, crisis-oriented services designed to diffuse or resolve precipitating stress.

Psychiatric Supports and Treatment Services (CPST)

• CPST services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health needs and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child’s treatment plan. CPST services must be part of the treatment plan, which includes goals and activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth (required), family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as functional supports.
• Activities provided under CPST are intended to assist the child/youth and family caregivers to achieve stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships in school and community integration. The family/caregivers, therefore, is expected to have an integral role in the support and treatment of the child/youth’s behavioral health need.
• CPST is designed to provide community-based services to children and families who may have difficulty engaging in formal office settings, but can benefit from home and/or community based rehabilitative services. CPST allows for delivery of services within a variety of permissible settings including, but not limited to, community locations where the child/youth lives, works, attends school, engages in services, and/or socializes.

Psychiatric Supports and Treatment Services (CPST)

• CPST services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child’s treatment plan. CPST services must be part of the treatment plan, which includes goals and activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth (required), family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as functional supports.
• Activities provided under CPST are intended to assist the child/youth and family caregivers to achieve stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships in school and community integration. The family/caregivers, therefore, is expected to have an integral role in the support and treatment of the child/youth’s behavioral health need.
• CPST is designed to provide community-based services to children and families who may have difficulty engaging in formal office settings but can benefit from home and/or community based rehabilitative services. CPST allows for delivery of services within a variety of permissible settings including, but not limited to, community locations where the child/youth lives, works, attends school, engages in services, and/or socializes.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working with children while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

• A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• NYS licensure or certification in behavioral health is required.
• Experience working with diverse populations and addressing gender issues in counseling is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with art therapy techniques and psychopharmacology principles is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.
• A compassionate approach towards individuals facing mental health challenges is essential.