COTI Clinician

Note: Although this position is based in Watkins Glen, the successful candidate must be mobile and willing to travel throughout the Finger Lakes Region to support program initiatives and provide on-site services as required

Job Summary:
Join our team at FLACRA as a COTI Clinician, where you'll play a vital role in providing clinical services to clients in line with our mission, vision, and values. This position is key to ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care within our innovative behavioral health programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct direct diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' primary and secondary diagnoses and determine appropriate treatment modalities.
• Provide therapeutic services, including individual, family, conjoint, and group therapy, tailored to the needs of identified clients.
• Manage client intakes and caseloads independently, utilizing self-initiated consultation when needed for diagnostic and treatment challenges.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision sessions to ensure continuous professional development.
• Maintain strong relationships with community partners, referral sources, and service agencies to support client care and outreach.
• Deliver community presentations and participate in training programs as needed.
• Counsel clients to develop interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation in compliance with agency and OASAS standards.
• Foster a collaborative, flexible team environment, working closely with coworkers and supervisors.
• Support outreach efforts by coordinating client needs via the outreach board.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health or Human Services
• Qualified Health Professional (CASAC, CASAC-T, or CASAC-P)
• 3 years of administrative experience in a behavioral health setting
• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Health or Human Services

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, staff, and community partners
• Knowledge of local behavioral health systems and resources
• Excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management abilities
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in crisis situations
• Familiarity with electronic records (E-record)
• Experience in providing crisis intervention and mobile services
• Comfort in delivering community-based and crisis services