Alfred University Downstate Graduate Program

Alfred University Downstate Graduate Program Classes are held in Brooklyn, NY and Oceanside, NY.

Classes currently offered: School Counseling, Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling, Literacy and Masters in Public Administration.

07/10/2019

With his Master's in Public Administration, Malik Sollas is turning his dream into a reality, by starting a non-profit aimed at mentoring at-risk youth in Br...

06/12/2019

The office will be closed Thursday June 13 and Friday June 14 so staff may travel to Brooklyn for Graduation.

05/10/2019

Good Afternoon,

My name is Ariel F. Girardi, I am the HR Generalist from Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
I am contacting you because the HR Director, Candida Hierro, gave me your contact information in order to do some postings for open positions we have.
Candidates could apply sending an email to [email protected]

Following are the positions we need to fill:

1- LCSW Supervisor- Bronx Clinic (1 Position)
2- Fee for Service Therapists- Bronx
3- Care Coordinator Health Home- Manhattan site (1 Position)
4- Full-Time Psychotherapist – Bronx (1 Position)

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor - Bronx Clinic
Job Description
Position Summary: The Clinical Supervisor will assist the Director with activities within the Article 31 Mental Health Clinic in our Bronx location.
Helping with day-to-day management of clinic operations, including enhancing clinic efficiency and revenues, provider productivity and accountability, and client engagement and retention.
Major Duties:
• Assists in day-to-day management of Article 31 clinic operations and oversees daily operations in absence of Program Director.
• Maintain a part-time clinical caseload to provide necessary coverage when requested by Program Director.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision/training of clinicians, clinical interns and support staff.
• Conduct professional development training for clinical staff.
• Provides weekly, individual, clinical supervision to assigned psychotherapists, offering expertise and guidance in a variety of treatment modalities.
• Monitors clinician productivity, documentation, treatment planning, referrals to other clinics and agency services, and communication with outside providers.
• Participates in case conferences with clinic team regarding disposition of all admissions and case closings.
• Supports staff in adhering to clinic policies and procedures, including tracking and enforcement of clinic standards and guidelines.
• Manages clinicians' service provision and ensures accuracy of Medicaid billing in compliance with regulations.
• Offers guidance to clinic providers in accurate identification of services and CPT codes to ensure accurate billing.
• Ensures clinic compliance with all regulations (NYSOMH, HIPAA, etc.), including proper and timely documentation, maximizing reimbursable clinic services under 599.
• Assists with clinic audits and adheres to all state and local reporting requirements, including incident reporting.
• Keeps abreast with current and changing regulations and policies related to service delivery, provider requirements,
Medicaid and billing, through monitoring of OMH website and attendance of trainings and meetings of local and state groups and government representatives.
• Participates in current transition of clinic and agency to an electronic medical record system.
• Performs other duties as may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the agency and fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree. LCSW or LCSW-R required.
• Five or more years’ experience in a leadership role managing corporate compliance in a non-profit setting.
• Experience working in an Article 31 Clinic, including strong knowledge base regarding OMH regulations, clinic management and operations
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be Bilingual Spanish speaking.
• Must have superior organizational and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people, as well as an aptitude for teamwork.
• Ability to use public transportation for travel to program locations throughout New York City.

PRFI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Gym membership reimbursement,
FSA; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $73,000.00/year

Health Home Care Coordination - Care Coordinator
Position Summary: The Coordination of Care and Mental Health Services program is designed to coordinate services and supports for adults with mental illness, chronic medical conditions,
HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse, and help them live independently in the community using the Health Home model of service delivery. Below are the primary responsibilities of a Care Coordinator:
Major Duties:
• Provides Care Coordination services and maintains documentation requirements in compliance with NYSDOH, NYSOMH, OMIG, Health Home, and agency guidelines.
• Clearly informs clients of goals, configuration, and function of the program.
• Outreach, engage, and enroll the clients into the program to ensure their stability in the community.
• Identify individuals appropriate for Health Home services and facilitate their enrollment process into the program.
• Display professional skills to coordinate and maintain contact with all service providers and support systems including but not limited to psychiatrists,
therapists, state and local hospitals, community residences, court systems, family members, primary care providers, MICA programs, and educational/vocational service providers.
• Advocate and monitor for appropriate service delivery, including helping individuals make and keep appointments, escorting individuals to appointments as necessary,
and assisting recipients in arranging needed mental and physical health and psychiatric rehabilitation services while adhering to the client’s rights.
• Document and file all chart documentation including but not limited to progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, as well as weekly schedules and statistical reports in a
timely fashion in accordance with NYSDOH, NYSOMH, OMIG, Health Home, and agency guidelines in the charts as well as the Health Home portals as required.
• Care Coordinators must utilize their skills to identify recipient’s strengths and limitations by assessing the level of motivation, capacity,
and available resources to develop a service plan that is unique to each individual.
• Follows program’s guidelines and uses judgment and expertise to determine the appropriate level of intervention necessary in each situation.
• Seeks guidance and consults with supervisor regarding any client issue.
• Follows a chain of command to present any concerns or grievances.
• Participates in group/individual supervision and attends staff meetings and in service trainings.
• Assures coverage and assumes responsibility for uncovered caseloads.
• Is able to complete UAS-NY Assessments if meeting two years’ experience of employment.
• Seeks guidance and consults with Team Leader, Senior Team Leader, and Clinical Supervisor regarding any client issue.
• Other duties as determined by the Team Leader, Senior Team Leader, Clinical Supervisor, and Director.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five or more years’ experience in a leadership role managing corporate compliance in a non-profit setting.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have superior organizational and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people, as well as an aptitude for teamwork.
• Ability to use public transportation for travel to program locations throughout New York City.

Competence Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to understand sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient computer knowledge, including word processing and database software

PRFI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Gym membership reimbursement, FSA; Short-and-Long-Term Disability;
Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $39,000.00/year

FEE FOR SERVICE CLINICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Fee for Service Clinician you will have the following essential responsibilities:

1. Provision of the following direct patient care services: Intakes; individual, collateral, family and group psychotherapy as well as crisis intervention to an assigned minimum caseload of 10 clients.
2. Compliance with levels of service at a minimum of 10 visits per week.
3. Completion of progress notes for each face-to-face contact within one week of provided service. Timely submission of daily, weekly LOS and monthly statistical forms.
4. Identification/assessment of case management or social services needs of your clientele. Collaboration and advocacy with other service providers, referring and linking
clients and their families as needed to receive such services and entitlements. Timely written documentation of all outreach and follow up provided to pt.
5. Timely formulation and documentation of treatment plans and their subsequent reviews every three months, as well as timely recording of all necessary clinical documentation.
6. Participation in supervision, staff meetings, and required in-service trainings when needed.
7. Reporting to work punctually and as scheduled. Planning scheduled absences according to program needs.
8. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, Licensed PhD or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist). Post-graduate training in psychotherapy a plus. Knowledge of Anasazi a plus.
• MSW eligible for permit will also be considered.
• S/He will have strong organizations skills, high attention to detail, the ability to work within strict time constraints and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong computer proficiency required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaker required.

Competence Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to understand sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient computer knowledge, including word processing and database software

PRFI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Gym membership reimbursement, FSA; Short-and-Long-Term Disability;
Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Job Type: Fee for Service
Salary: $30.00/session

Full-Time Psychotherapist
Position Summary: The Clinician will be responsible for providing individual, group, collateral and family psychotherapy as well as crisis intervention for our clients.

Major Duties:
• Providing the following direct patient care services in English and Spanish: Intakes; individual, group, collateral and family psychotherapy as well as crisis intervention to an assigned caseload
of approximately 45-50 clients.
• Target LOS is 130 per month. Compliance with levels of service of a minimum 30 visits per week/120 per month.
• Completion of progress notes for each face-to-face contact within 48 hours. Completion of progress notes for indirect contact with 48 hours. Submission of daily, weekly and monthly statistical forms.
• Timely formulation and documentation of treatment plans and their subsequent reviews every three month evidenced through electronic time stamp signatures. Timely recording of
all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with NYS OMH and OMIG mandates.
• Identification/assessment of case management or social services needs of your clientele. Referring and linking clients and their families as needed to receive such services and entitlements.
• Comply with emergency after hour coverage for clinic patients.
• Expedite clinic referrals consisting of telephone consultations and walk-in consultations.
• Participation in supervision, staff meetings, case presentations and in-service training.
• Additional responsibilities deemed necessary by Program Director required for program operations.
Qualifications:
• Licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, Licensed PhD or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist). Post-graduate training in psychotherapy a plus. Knowledge of Anasazi a plus.
• MSW eligible for permit will also be considered.
• S/He will have strong organizations skills, high attention to detail, the ability to work within strict time constraints and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong computer proficiency required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaker required.

Competence Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to understand sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient computer knowledge, including word processing and database software

PRFI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Gym membership reimbursement, FSA; Short-and-Long-Term Disability;
Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000.00 to $58,000.00 /year

05/08/2019

For anyone looking for an Internship or a job as a Bi-Lingual Counselor in Brooklyn

Good afternoon Shelly,


I'm attaching the psychotherapist job description for Interborough that we discussed earlier. The agency is currently hiring bilingual and monolingual therapists for full and part time positions. They also have openings available for interns with the same job description.


Resumes can be sent to me at [email protected] or Betty Collado at [email protected].

Thank you,

Teri

Teri Goldstein LMHC
Psychotherapist
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center-Williamsburg
790 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718-388-5176
Fax: 718-388-6159

FLATBUSH
1623 Kingshighway
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: (718) 375-1200
Fax: (718) 382-3358 CROWN HEIGHTS
921 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 778-0485
Fax: (718) 778-1375 WILLIAMSBURG
790 Broadway
Brooklyn NY 11206
Phone: (718) 388-5175
Fax: (718) 388-6159 CANARSIE
9413 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11236
Phone: (718) 272-1600
Fax: (718) 272-1660 SCHOOL BASED CLINICS
921 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 778-0485

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PSYCHOTHERAPIST

REPORTS TO: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS: MSW/CSW, MA/MS/PH.D Degrees from an accredited graduate school. Experience in providing individual and group therapy or related experience

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Developmental and coordination of treatment plan with patient, et. al.
2. Provide individual group, couples and/or family therapy.
3. Attend weekly supervision
4. Coordinate and provide case management services as needed
5. Maintain up-to-date progress notes, correspondence regarding patient, treatment plans, and termination summaries
6. Track approved number of visits and submits HMO treatment, recertification and other related forms in a timely fashion
7. Conduct intakes
8. Participate in utilization review and quality improvement review

Name: _____________________________

Sign:_______________________________

Date: ______________________________

Career Day today with Professor Walia and Shanika Allen
03/19/2019

Career Day today with Professor Walia and Shanika Allen

03/01/2019

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Jamal Horsley - Alfred University School Counseling Master's Program graduate and instructor.

Favorite quote: "The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius

For information on our School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling Master's Programs, visit www.alfreddownstateeducation.com

02/27/2019

Another snowy day at AU!

01/30/2019

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01/11/2019

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12/19/2018

Please note the office will be closing at 1 pm on Friday December 21 and will not reopen until Monday January 7. Happy Holidays!

12/14/2018

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