Looking for a career that will positively impact lives? You've come to the right place...  Outreach Development CorporationOutreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.The Clinical Therapist for the Richmond Hill Certified Community Behavioral Health Center is responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services in an integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment setting. The Clinical Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. All hires must function within all OASAS 822, OMH, SAMHSA, Medicaid and State/County regulations and guidance for outpatient substance use disorder treatment. The Salary for this NY position: Limited Permit ($45,000 - $52,000); LMHC, LMSW, LMFT ($53,000- $60,000); LCSW ($60,000 - $65,000)Job ScopeFacilitate various formats (i.e., assessment/intake, individuals, groups, specialty services) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner.Manage all aspects of a mental health and/or substance use caseload from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Site Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of work. Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, utilization reviews, progress reports to referents, thresholds, active caseload lists, monthly discharge summary) in a timely manner. Maintain easy to use system of filing, clinical and administrative record keeping and other documentation. Inform Site Director and/or Program Coordinator of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline.Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision) by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members.Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other stakeholders.Maintain communication and teamwork with staff and case managers to integrate and enhance clinical services.Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to the level needed for optimal job performance; proficient with using e-mail, Word Perfect and other programs as necessary.Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violat