CTI Clinician
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Hours:
Salary: $70,000 (LP) or $72,500 (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)
Retention Bonus: $5,000
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The CTI Clinician plays a pivotal role in enhancing continuity of care for individuals transitioning from hospital to community-based living. Under the supervision of the CTI Team Leader, the Clinician provides time-limited, evidence-based therapeutic interventions and links participants to long-term professional and community resources. This position supports some of the community’s most vulnerable individuals through intensive fieldwork and coordinated care efforts, promoting wellness and long-term stability.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Manage an active caseload of participants and deliver care using the CTI-phased model.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including mental status evaluations, safety assessments, and treatment planning.
- Provide evidence-based, solution-focused therapy to support client wellness.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to develop and maintain integrated treatment plans.
- Ensure participants are linked to sustainable support services that will continue beyond CTI involvement.
- Engage with hospitals, community providers, and local resources to support successful transitions.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage as scheduled.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Attend mandatory trainings, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Contribute to program development and quality assurance by maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with agency protocols.
- Perform field-based services across Orange County, with travel to Sullivan and Rockland Counties, as needed.
- Utilize agency vehicle or personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) for transportation and field visits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Demonstrated clinical competency in mental health assessment and intervention.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Cultural competency and a strong commitment to the dignity and empowerment of vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid field/office setting.
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical field and
- Valid New York State licensure or limited permit to practice as a mental health clinician (as recognized by NYSED). LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT preferred and limited permit considered.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), persistent serious mental illness (PSMI), co-occurring disorders, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
- Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day
- Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans