Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in Nashua, NH. The Licensed Clinician uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving, and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, increase independence, and functioning. The Licensed Clinician is part of a team that assists children and youth and their families through crises to success.
Starting Pay Rate: $85,000/ annually and a $1500 sign-on bonus(Must successfully pass 90-day introductory/probationary period per ED's approval)
Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between the program and the family
Provide family therapy with the family of origin or natural supports with regularity so that the family is aware of their child’s ongoing treatment and challenges. They will also interact with the family and the CFT during the referral and admission process
Complete a Biopsychosocial (BPS) assessment and other assessments as needed and report within the first week of admission
Complete IMDS SNA updates within the first 24 hours and as needed in conjunction/coordination with CFT
Develop a comprehensive individualized treatment and transition plan (within the first week, and update as required)
Provide individual therapy as indicated in the treatment plan
Attend and facilitate treatment team meetings
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field or a license to practice independently in NH, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, Ph.D.
Minimum of one year experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavioral needs
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Demonstrated understanding and use of evidence-based practices
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form