TRC Licensed Behavioral health Therapist or LPHA Position Available In Chautauqua, New York

TRC Licensed Behavioral health Therapist or LPHA
Job Description
Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.
The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.
The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.
Outpatient
Behavioral Health Clinician

RESPONSIBLE TO

Program Manager or Designee

FUNCTION

To provide treatment, support, advocacy, and linkage to individuals enrolled in the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Program, in an effort to empower individuals to become more involved in their personalized recovery goals. The Behavioral Health Clinician

• Professional will also provide education and advocacy to individuals and family members as directed by individualized treatment.

This position is a supportive member of the interdisciplinary team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Performs initial intake and assessment/evaluation through the process of individual interview, interview of significant others and review of previous records, if available, for the purpose of gathering pertinent information to complete the assessment.
Develops a Treatment Plan to address specific identified needs which may include, but are not limited to: psycho/social (interpersonal) skills, self-esteem, depression/suicidal ideation, symptom control, anxiety and independent living skills.
Provides social work and other specialty interventions through individual, joint or group counseling.
Documents each individual session and writes progress notes based on each individual contact. Notes are to include progress toward long

• and short-term goals, changes in Treatment Plan and other significant events.

Performs case management services for individuals who are found to need case management intervention. These services shall include, but are not limited to, treatment and community referrals, advocacy, psycho-education and crisis intervention.
Performs periodic evaluations to establish patient needs and determines how identified needs can be met.
Acts as liaison with other agencies and departments mutually involved in the individual’s care.
Completes discharge paperwork within regulatory requirements.
Serves as a coordinator of services for a caseload identified by the Behavioral Health Services Program Manager, including participation in Team Meetings, Assessments and Treatment Plan formulation.
Provides specific assessments within scope and expertise to individuals enrolled in behavioral health services.
Meets all quality and productivity standards as defines by management and regulatory / funding entities.
Assists with Peer Review Board representation, community living exploration in the individuals’ environment maximizing supports that occur naturally
Serves as an advocate for family members, legal/forensic support, and outreach and engagement efforts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model and/or NYS Peer Support Model. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be self-directed and self-motivated. Must possess a strong understanding of the person

• centered approach and possess knowledge of or ability to learn the philosophy of empowerment.

Must be well organized, demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with individuals,
families, clinicians and others involved in the provision of mental health services and community supports willingness and interest in providing direct service to those diagnosed with Severe and Persistently Mental Illness. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required. Ability to provide off site services as required by program and schedule. Be able to flex scheduled work hours within program operation certificate, per program demands and requirements based on caseload and census. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional clinical staff are those who are qualified by credential, training and experience to provide supervision and direct service related to the care or treatment of persons with a designated mental health diagnosis, and includes the following:
Professional / Non

• LPHA (SG 18)

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner:

An individual who is currently certified as a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
Creative Arts Therapist (CAT

• Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed as a creative arts therapist by the New York State Education Department, or who has a master’s degree in a mental health field from a program approved by the New York State Education Department, and registration or certification by the American Art Therapy Association, American Dance Therapy Association, National Association of Music Therapy or American Association for Music Therapy; OR
  Mental Health Counselor (MHC)•Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed as a mental health counselor by the New York State Education Department with their limited permit; OR
  Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT•Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed as a marriage and family therapist by the New York State Education Department; OR

Occupational Therapist:

An individual who is currently provisionally licensed as an occupational therapist or has a limited permit to practice by the New York State Education Department; OR
Psychoanalyst

• Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed as a psychoanalyst by the New York State Education Department; OR
  Social Worker (MSW
• Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed as a master social worker by the New York State Department of Education ; OR
  Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) who is currently credentialed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports in accordance with Part 853 of Title 14 of the NYCRR; OR
  Rehabilitation Counselor who has either a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from a program approved by the New York State Education Department or current certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; OR
  Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has either a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from a program approved by the New York State Education Department or registration as a therapeutic recreation specialist by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society; OR
  Pastoral Counselor who has a master’s degree or equivalent in pastoral counseling or is a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; OR
  Psychologist•Provisional who is currently provisionally licensed to practice as a psychologist by the New York State Department of Education.

Individuals with at least a master’s degree in psychology who do not meet this definition may not be considered licensed practitioners of the healing arts; OR
Selected candidate must successfully complete a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check and be cleared through NYS Justice Center. Please note that in addition to agency policies and procedures, expectations for ethics will align with NYSED scope of practice and licensure board ethical codes as applicable.
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Employee Signature & Print Date
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Supervisor Signature & Print Date
11/96 r. 4/2019 r.7/2022
Behavioral Health Services

THE RESOURCE CENTER

Grade 18, 19, 20
PTO/CAT 3

CFR:

390, 324, 325, 327
The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.
Job Details
Job Family
TRC

• Active
• PFL/DBL Ineligible
  Pay Type
  Salary
  Hiring Rate
  64,084.

8 USD