Job Summary:

Under Article 29-I, the Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (LBHP) is responsible for providing behavioral health services, skill-building interventions, and psychiatric support services to youth in foster care and their families.

This role works within a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs are met, while supporting permanency planning, family stabilization, and overall well-being.

The LBHP provides direct clinical support, collaborates with internal and external providers, and plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate documentation and high-quality service delivery across all departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Behavioral Health & Clinical Services

• Provide behavioral health supports, including:
  • Individual counseling and treatment
  • Family and group counseling
  • Transitional counseling
  • Substance abuse screening and counseling
• Deliver psychoeducation and wellness education to youth and families.
• Conduct all annual and required assessments per Article 29-I guidelines.
• Perform ongoing risk assessments and regularly evaluate safety and well-being.

Skill-Building Interventions

• Provide structured skill-building sessions for youth and foster parents, including:
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Stress management
  • Anger management
  • Emotional regulation
  • De-escalation skills
  • Safety planning
  • Suicide risk assessment

Collaboration & Case Coordination

• Maintain weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly check-ins with youth and foster parents based on risk level.
• Obtain documentation and updates from psychiatrists, external therapists, and collateral providers.
• Communicate consistently with:
  • Foster Care Department
  • Health Services
  • Health Homes Care Management
  • Intake Department
  • Education Department
  • Coaching Department
• Provide referrals for additional supports, including CFTSS, HCBS, Early Intervention, and CPSE programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental case conferences and treatment planning meetings.
• Support integration of care across all departments and external agencies.

Program & Compliance

• Ensure quality assurance and excellence in service provision.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner using EHR systems (Accumedic preferred).
• Contribute to ongoing program improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and counseling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, EHR systems, and care coordination tools (Accumedic preferred).
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of managed care systems, Article 29-I requirements, and behavioral health regulations.
• Ability to work independently while meeting program expectations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Masters degree required.
• Active New York State license: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Must be able to work MondayFriday in person for the first 90 days, with availability between 9:00am7:00pm based on program needs.
• Ability to attend required meetings, trainings, and case conferences.
• Valid drivers license preferred but not required.
• Required to travel to both sites (BK & S.I) as needed but we’re flexible on where the position is based