OLP Clinician, CFTSS

OLP CLINICIAN, CFTSS  

Title (Proper): Clinician, OLP, CFTSS 

Location: Albany, NY /441 Western Avenue

Program: CFTSS 

Type: Full-time/ Exempt

Bonus Eligible: $2000 Sign-on Bonus!

Pay Range: $62,400– $ 64,400 (yearly); Starting rate is depending upon licensing 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm w/ flexibility as needed

Job Ref. #: 0167

Our Mission

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org

Position Overview

This is an Autonomous, self-directed position with a Flexible Schedule and some Remote Work available! 

The Community Based OLP Clinician will provide Other Licensed Professional (OLP) services, which are clinical evaluation and treatment services under the Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) array, a Medicaid State Plan Service for children with, or at risk of, behavioral health conditions. 

OLP services, like all CFTSS services, are intended to be delivered in a child’s home, school and community, and are designed to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention, and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed. 

The OLP Clinician will spend a minimum of 18 hours of their work week in direct service with clients, and may increase commensurate with client/program needs and staff caseload. These 18 supervision hours are applicable toward the LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc. requirements.

Experience & Requirements

• Ability to work: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm w/ flexibility as needed. 
• Master's Degree from an accredited university.
• Community Based Clinician’s must meet one of the following requirements: 
  • Licensed Psychoanalyst
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) when under the supervision of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists.
• New Graduates operating under a “limited permit” may also be considered.
• 2-3 years of experience conducting trauma-focused assessments and counseling to youth suspected to have experienced abuse, neglect and maltreatment or other forms of trauma.
• Experience working with SED/DD children preferred.
• Local travel is required; A current Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) and reliable vehicle for transporting clients to community resources, meetings, etc. - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage - is required*.
• Ability to work with clients with mental health issues, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules, which may include evening and/or weekend hours. 
• Experience in the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), with the ability to respond effectively and therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exhibit empathy for those in need. 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite, and use secure Internet practices.
• Experience with AWARDS a plus!
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability; with qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

*Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the minimum requirements of our agency’s insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide OLP services in accordance with all guidelines set forth in the NYS “Children and Family Treatment Support Services Manual”. These include: Licensed Evaluation, Counseling (Psychotherapy), and Crisis Services. 
• Develop Treatment Plans using the principles of Person-Centered Planning and Individualized Care.
• Provide services on-site or in the community which may include the child’s home, school or other community setting, as indicated on the Treatment Plan.
• Document the delivery of all services in the AWARDS EHR, following all Medicaid and Managed Care Organization standards. 
• Enter progress notes as contemporaneously as possible to the event, but no later than 5 business days post event.
• Work with the MCO Liaison to provide documentation needed for the re-authorization of services when warranted. 
• Provide ongoing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide 1on 1 teaching, coaching, and rehabilitative counseling to build the skills and capacities of a youth struggling with mental health and developmental challenges.
• Assist families to better understand and parent a child with mental health and developmental needs.
• Timely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record (EHR).
• Local travel to provide the services in the youth home, school or other community setting.
• Provide clinical direction and guidance to the other CFTSS service providers to ensure their work supports the achievement of the treatment plan goals set forth in the child’s treatment plan.
• Consult with other treatment providers, as needed, to ensure that treatment plan goals are aligned, and when applicable, consistent with the child’s Health Home Care Plan.
• Provide a sufficient number of billable service hours to support the fiscal health of the program. This target number will be established by the Clinical Supervisor and may be adjusted at any time, depending on the needs of the program.
• Maintain one’s clinical License in accordance with the specific requirements set for by NYS State Education Department. Failure to maintain one’s license could lead to suspension until such time that the license is renewed.
• Provide services outside the normal business hours to accommodate the needs of the children and families, as needed.
• Other position-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Offer You* 

*To qualify, certain conditions may apply

About Us

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. 

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. 

If you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org

EEO Statement

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.  

Background Check

We are required to run a thorough and complete background check on All Candidates being considered for any position within our agency. Whether you are going to be a Permanent Employee, work with us through a staffing agency as a Temp, completing an Internship or perhaps you will be Volunteering with us. The background check includes Criminal Background Check (CBC) fingerprinting for the NYS Justice Center (NYS-JC) under the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Some positions require additional fingerprinting under the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and/or the Department of Health (DOH). All candidates must successfully clear the background check process, following NYS-DOJ requirements. We pay for all our background checks!