Trauma Assessment Clinician

Overview

The Trauma Assessment Clinician will conduct behavioral assessments on children in care to determine any indicators of complex trauma and recommend appropriate services that address diverse needs. This position will specialize in children who are part of the foster boarding home, special medical foster care, and Health Homes programs.

• Conduct initial behavioral assessments on children and youth who are directly placed into foster homes after being remanded.
• Contact case planning teams, placement resources, and other stakeholders to arrange appointments or consultations.
• Meet with the Medical Director to discuss any diagnoses or conditions that may impede the functioning of clients.
• Complete and upload all details of assessments to the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Conduct functional impairment assessments on children who have been exposed to complex trauma.
• Undergo training to become approved to use the CANS-Trauma Comprehensive tool.
• Perform case record reviews to obtain applicable information needed to inform assessments.
• Collaborate with other agency staff or specialists to utilize historical and current available information.
• Use multiple New York State (NYS) forms and clinical judgment to make recommendations on appropriate and intensive services.
• Provide in-house counseling services to children who are determined to have complex trauma until external services are located.
• Establish treatment goals for children and youth based on the applicable categories of traumatic exposure and impairments.
• Refer children to supportive services to address the impact of traumatic experiences.
• Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to session notes, treatment plans, psychosocial summaries, billing documentation, and client correspondence using the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Master's degree (LCSW/LMSW) required
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience providing clinical services in a mental health or residential setting for youth and children required
• Experience working with youth and children exposed to trauma preferred
• Ability to speak multiple languages preferred
• Fluency with computer software applications required, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications

At Heart Share we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount.
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Heart Share is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves.

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers; society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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Heart Share Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.