Mental Health Care Provider

rive to empower individuals, children, and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance, and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues. Admit clients to the program as per policy and regulations; 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

Discharge clients per policy; Conduct sessions in-person or via approved teletherapy platforms

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., 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)

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

Master's degree and at least a license-eligible degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing or related discipline. At least one (1) year of professional behavioral health experience (internship experience may be counted).

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

Must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in order provide person-centered care.

13 paid holidays

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

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 View email address on click.appcast.io Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY