YAI
Mental Health Clinician
YAI has an opening for a full-time mental health clinician within our Article 16 Clinic in New York, NY or at one of the other clinic locations. The position at YAI provides the opportunity to gain exposure and experience working within the Center for Specialty Therapy and Premier HealthCare Article 16 clinics. This includes providing Mental Health services in the Article 16 clinics. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Conducts autism assessments with children, adolescents, and adults Completes written evaluations contemporaneously using Electronic Health Records Participates in scheduled supervision Meets monthly productivity expectations Works a forty-hour work week Checks emails daily and responds to them in a timely manner Completes annual mandated OPWDD trainings, as required by the agency Participates as a member of the wider clinic multidisciplinary team (medical doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, etc.) Performs all other duties, as assigned Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements. Qualified licensed professional (LMHC, LCSW, LMSW, Licensed Psychologist) working under the direction of licensed clinical supervisors Ability to communicate well verbally and for written clinical notes/reports Eagerness to learn and responsive to supervision Positive attitude and strong desire to help individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities Experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Preferred Qualification Requirements
Experience working with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities a plus Coursework or on the job training in clinical and psychological assessment Experience with the following test instruments a plus, but training will be provided Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Second Edition (ADOS-2) Childhood Autism Rating Scales
Second Edition (CARS2) Other Autism measures (e.g., ADI-R) Intelligence Tests/Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
Third Edition Proficient writing skills Organization and time management skills Proficiency in a second language a plus ADOS-2 Certification a plus Willingness to take initiative Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills Flexible personality type Exposure to Electronic Health Record Compensation
Compensation is from $60,000 - $65,000 - with the opportunity for bonus incentives based on productivity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YAI has an opening for a full-time mental health clinician within our Article 16 Clinic in New York, NY or at one of the other clinic locations. The position at YAI provides the opportunity to gain exposure and experience working within the Center for Specialty Therapy and Premier HealthCare Article 16 clinics. This includes providing Mental Health services in the Article 16 clinics. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Conducts autism assessments with children, adolescents, and adults Completes written evaluations contemporaneously using Electronic Health Records Participates in scheduled supervision Meets monthly productivity expectations Works a forty-hour work week Checks emails daily and responds to them in a timely manner Completes annual mandated OPWDD trainings, as required by the agency Participates as a member of the wider clinic multidisciplinary team (medical doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, etc.) Performs all other duties, as assigned Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements. Qualified licensed professional (LMHC, LCSW, LMSW, Licensed Psychologist) working under the direction of licensed clinical supervisors Ability to communicate well verbally and for written clinical notes/reports Eagerness to learn and responsive to supervision Positive attitude and strong desire to help individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities Experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Preferred Qualification Requirements
Experience working with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities a plus Coursework or on the job training in clinical and psychological assessment Experience with the following test instruments a plus, but training will be provided Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Second Edition (ADOS-2) Childhood Autism Rating Scales
Second Edition (CARS2) Other Autism measures (e.g., ADI-R) Intelligence Tests/Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
Third Edition Proficient writing skills Organization and time management skills Proficiency in a second language a plus ADOS-2 Certification a plus Willingness to take initiative Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills Flexible personality type Exposure to Electronic Health Record Compensation
Compensation is from $60,000 - $65,000 - with the opportunity for bonus incentives based on productivity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.