Work with the Best

Salary Range- $47,000-$49,000 per year

Circare is a not-for-profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families, who have encountered certain obstacles, develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally independent life.

The ACT Housing Specialist will work with the ACT Team, under the supervision of the ACT Team Leader, to provide clinical and care coordination in the evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment Team model. This position is an onsite/community-based work environment.  

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Charting Manager, assumes primary responsibility for clinical records, assessments and treatment planning, documentation of client progress, clinical case management.
• Consultation with community agencies, inpatient services, and families to coordinate the treatment process.
• Crisis management including after hour on-call duties.
• Responsibility for investigating housing availability based on individual needs and incorporating housing services into the service plan.
• A strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; be employed; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services and at least 1 year of experience in housing services with responsibilities for integrating housing services into a service plan.
• A Master’s degree in human services with current/valid licensure in a respective field is preferred as is a strong clinical skill set;
• a valid driver’s license is required.
• own transportation is required.

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Wellness Benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to https://cir.care to submit by e-mail.

Salary: $46,000-$49,000 annual

Circare is a not-for-profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families, who have encountered certain obstacles, develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally independent life.

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Vocational Specialist works with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive community-based care management and clinical services to individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder. This position is an onsite/community-based work environment.  

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes person centered practices in development of recovery plans
• Performs vocational assessments with clients to evaluate job/volunteer readiness
• Provides benefits counseling in coordination with clients’ vocational goals
• Manages and assumes primary responsibility for assigned number of clinical records
• Provides on call crisis intervention by covering night time hours and weekends on a rotating basis
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology or related Human Services field
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology or related Human Services field preferred
• 1 Year experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skill development working with clients with serious psychiatric diagnoses
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation
• Prefer experience providing community-based services with a multidisciplinary team
• Prefer practical experiences in a mental health clinical or rehabilitation setting
• Multilingual a plus

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Wellness Benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Emploee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to https://cir.care to submit by e-mail.

Salary- $38,000- $40,000 per year

F/T Health Home Care Manager works with and oversees the process with individuals to develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for accessing and using services and supports necessary for a person’s health.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures that Health Home (HH) enrollees receive needed medical, behavioral, and social services with the overarching goal of improving individual health outcomes
• Assumes overall responsibility and accountability for coordinating all aspects of the individual’s care
• Provides Care Management Services at various Community locations and Member’s homes
• Leads multidisciplinary teams of medical, mental health, chemical dependency treatment providers, social workers, nurses and other care providers toward assuring enrollees receive services
• Explores with the enrollees their immediate needs and their longer term goals and vision for their recovery
• Assesses needs, monitors progress with enrollee/legal representative and care team, modifies or updates the care plan or goals
• Assists in scheduling and keeping appointments, advocates and arranges for needed services and monitors delivery of services
• Evaluates care needs at transitions, arranges safe transition plans, updates care team, updates information with providers and care plans
• Activities including promoting self-management, facilitating family/legal representative meetings, seeking peer supports and educating enrollees of their rights
• Identifies community networks and supports that will be utilized to address needs

Job Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or human services. Two (2) year’s experience in providing services to individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness, a substance dependence, or chronic health conditions, OR
• CASAC. Two (2) years of experience in providing services to individuals with a substance dependence/co-occurring disorders, OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in ANY field with either: three (3) years of experience, or two (2) years of experience as a Health Home care manager serving the SMI or SED population
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and own transportation
• Multilingual a plus

Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.  Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Circare is an Equal Employment opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Profit Sharing Plan/401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• EAP Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Job Specific Trainings
• Flexible schedules for most positions

Circare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Circare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Circare expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Circare’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Circare is a not for profit community based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.

EOE

Salary- $58,000 per year

F/T Interventionist works in a home and community-based program for children with behavioral health needs. The interventionist must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional. The Interventionist will provide intensive, short-term therapeutic treatment interventions to children and youth at risk of out of home placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and children in transition from hospital or residential setting back into their home. Services are provided in environments that are most compatible with the family’s needs including home and community-based settings.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes an array of intentional strategies to develop a positive working relationship with child/family
• Completes initial assessment for the purpose of immediate and longer-term planning, including safety and wellness planning
• Provides treatment based on evidence-based practice model that is utilized by the program
• Actively coordinates services in all systems relevant to the child/family’s success
• Fosters community connections based on person’s strengths, skills and interests
• Makes proactive contacts with emergency and inpatient services to plan and reduce time in these settings
• Teaches family skills through education, modeling and coaching
• Provides in home short-term treatment to address immediate needs and support family in longer term treatment as deemed appropriate
• Works together with family to help identify potential barriers and challenges that may arise and promotes continued success by developing a plan that will address these concerns

Job Requirements:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) preferred. An unlicensed Master’s level applicant with at least one year experience in children’s community based mental health may be considered

• Must have a valid Driver’s license and own transportation
• Multilingual a plus

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Circare is a not for profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families, who have encountered certain obstacles, develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally interdependent life.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.

EOE

Salary- $37,440 per year

F/T Family Peer Specialist in a home and community based program for children with behavioral health needs. The Family Peer Specialist will provide short-term support to families/caregivers of children and youth at risk of out of home placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and children in transition from hospital or residential setting back into their home. The Family Peer Specialist will collaborate with the program clinician and family to develop safety and treatment plans using an evidenced based practice model.  They will support the parent/caregiver in implementing the plans.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information about resources, services, and supports and explore what might be appropriate for their child and family.
• Empower families to make informed decisions regarding the nature of supports for themselves and their child.
• Serve as a bridge between families and service providers, supporting a productive and respectful partnership by assisting families to express their strengths, needs, and goals.
• Facilitate meetings between families and service providers.
• Support families to advocate on behalf of themselves to promote shared decision-making.
• Prepare families for meetings and accompany them when needed.
• Consult with families and providers to ensure that the family’s perspectives are included in all planning and decision making.
• Utilize the family’s knowledge of their community in developing new and supportive relationships.
• Provide individual parent skill development related to the behavioral and medical needs of the child.
• Support the parent in their role as their child’s educational advocate by providing: information, modeling, coaching in how to build effective partnerships, and exploring educational options with families and school staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a parent or caregiver of a child with a history of emotional and/or behavioral problems (parent or caregiver is defined by OMH as a parent, foster parent or other family member with direct responsibility for the care of a child with a diagnosis of emotional disturbance.) or complex medical needs. AND will have experience working with children and families in either the OMH, OPWDD, or other community system.
• Must pass NYS Child Abuse registry background check and fingerprints.
• Applicant must possess a credential as a family peer advocate, recognized by the NYS Office of Mental Health
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate effective conflict management, problem solving skills, and sound judgement.
• Applicant should be trauma and culturally competent with the ability to understand the sensitivity of the needs of the population being served.

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Circare is a not for profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families, who have encountered certain obstacles, develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally interdependent life.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.

EOE

Salary- $36,000-$40,000  per year

F/T Program Assistant to work in a home and community-based program for children with behavioral health needs. The Program Assistant will be key in providing office coordination and assistance to the program. The team consists of program supervisors, interventionists and family peer specialists. Circare is looking for a candidate who is committed to supporting children and youth at risk of out of home placement or psychiatric hospitalization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a behavioral health and/or medical setting, or related human service field
• At least 2 years of experience in office management duties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft products
• Experience using electronic health record programs
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage medical records
• Maintain accounting and budget records for recipient and program expenditures
• Operate and coordinate the management information system
• Perform reception activities (e.g., triaging calls and coordinating communication between program staff and recipients)
• Maintain and update policies and procedures manuals

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules for most positions
• Remote Work Opportunities

Circare is a not-for-profit community-based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail. EOE.

Salary- $15-$18per hour

F/T Peer Specialist develops effective partnerships with individuals in order to identify a Path toward Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Recovery. The process will support the development of skills in self-advocacy, choice and empowerment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides Individual Peer Support in the Community
• Identifies strengths and barriers to create a plan for skill development
• Advocates to create a community connection and linkage to natural and paid supports
• Able to adapt work schedule to meet the program and client needs
• Able to meet weekly Managed Care requirements for assessment, documentation and billing
• Documentation skills and Time Management skills required
• Committed to Quality Services
• Demonstrates a thoughtful approach to transition planning

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must have personal/lived experience and in recovery from a Mental Health diagnosis and or Substance abuse
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, own personal vehicle with valid insurance
• Must have and or be in the process of obtaining your New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Must have computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365/Suite.

Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.  Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Preferred:

• One or more years’ experience providing Peer Support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder and/or Serious Mental illness
• Knowledgeable of HARP HCBS and CORE Programs including Empowerment Peer Support, Habilitation, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, Family Support and Training
• Multilingual a plus
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a behavioral health setting

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Circare is a not-for-profit community-based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.

EOE

Salary- $20 per hour

Join Circare’s Child and Family Department and help make a difference in the lives of youth and families in Onondaga County! Share in our commitment to providing person centered services that are strength based and youth/family focused.  Skill Building services are designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a youth’s developmentally appropriate functioning.

Circare is seeking a Part Time Skill Builder to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform functions that will support the care and treatment of youth and families. The Skill Builder will design and provide activities that focus on life and social skills, establishment of lasting community connections, while supporting the family to create a safe physical and emotional environment. Circare is looking for a candidate who is committed to working with youth who have complex mental health needs, has the ability to engage youth and families and build trusting relationships, has well developed advocacy skills, and possesses the ability to function independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a minimum 2 years of experience in mental health, addiction and/or foster care and demonstrated case planning ability required; or
  • a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services; or
  • a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services
• Ability and willingness to engage and work with families in an in-home context
• Training in therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, trauma informed care and positive behavioral interventions and supports beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.  Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate skill-building activities designed to help participants develop skills that will enable them to achieve their goals as outlined in the plan of care and promotes independence, community inclusion, and improved quality of life.
• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that services are collaborative and complement other services treatment goals.
• Assist with implementing interventions on the plan of care that are designed to reduce and/or eliminate functional deficits associated with behavioral health needs.
• Work with child/youth on the practical application of therapeutic goals.
• Support the youth/family in creating lasting community connections.

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave

Circare is a not for profit community based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.

EOE

Be a part of a ground-breaking new program! Join Circare’s Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, serving families and youth in Onondaga County. This multi-disciplinary team will work with children ages 10 to 21 and their families to provide intensive intervention to support complex needs, as well as keeping children at risk of hospitalization or residential care in their homes.

Circare is seeking a credentialed Family Peer Advocate for the Youth ACT team, who will provide formal and informal support, based on lived experience, to families who are raising a child experiencing social and emotional challenges. The position is full-time, during regular business hours, M-F. Circare is looking for a candidate interested in community-based work and who is committed to supporting children with complex mental health needs and their families.

 Salary- $35,000-$38,000 per year

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Possess a credential as a family peer advocate, recognized by the NYS Office of Mental Health
• Lived experience raising a child with serious emotional disturbance and familiarity with associated challenges
• Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency or a State Education Commencement Credential, at minimum
• Knowledge of available community resources for children and families
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience using electronic health record programs

Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.  Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Responsibilities

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes
• Teach recipients effective coping strategies and symptom management skills based on personal lived experience
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation for recipients
• Provide family to family support
• Assist in navigation of systems and connections to external services
• Actively participate in daily team meetings for status review, service plan updates and staff assignments
• Complete all required documentation

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules for most positions
• Remote Work Opportunities

Circare is a not-for-profit community-based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail. EOE.

Be a part of a ground-breaking new program! Join Circare’s Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, serving families and youth in Onondaga County. This multi-disciplinary team will work with children ages 10 to 21 and their families to provide intensive intervention to support complex needs, as well as keeping children at risk of hospitalization or residential care in their homes.

Salary- $52,000 – $55,000 per year

Circare is seeking Licensed Mental Health Professionals who will provide clinical treatment to enrolled Youth ACT children, in collaboration with medical professionals and the 8-person Youth ACT Team. This community-based program position is full-time, during regular business hours, M-F, with periodic after-hours and weekend on-call duties. Circare is looking for a candidate who is committed to supporting children with complex mental health needs and their families and is experienced and comfortable with providing services in the home and in the community.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• A NYS Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
• Prefer experience with multi-disciplinary in-home and community-based services
• Strong background in recovery-based and person-centered behavioral health services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft products
• Experience using electronic health record programs

Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.  Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to the child and their family/caregivers to address the clinical needs of the child and the complex needs of the family unit
• Utilize individualized treatment and evidence-based practices to address identified clinical and family system needs
• Actively participate in daily team meetings for status review, service plan updates and staff assignments
• Update case records daily
• Complete all required documentation

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Paid and Optional Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules for most positions
• Remote Work Opportunities

Circare is a not-for-profit community-based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail. EOE.

The Contractor will provide Psychiatric services for 14 hours per week to clients of the Circare Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) as part of the licensing requirement, with a total of 28 hours of prescribing time supplemented by a Nurse Practitioner who is employed or contracted by the agency. The psychiatrist could also provide supervision to an NP for minimal hours per month if Circare is granted a waiver for PNP to provide the hours in lieu of the 14 hour requirement.

For purposes of this position the hours are negotiable at a mutually agreed upon time that meets the needs of the team.

Salary – $190-$260 per hour

Services (deliverables) to be provided

The contractor will provide services in compliance with the Assertive Community Treatment Evidenced Based Model. Services are delivered predominantly (90%) in the community at person’s residences, other providers, and/or other locations in the community.

1. Conducting psychiatric assessments including history, course of illness, and response to treatment, mental status exam, and diagnosis.
2. Prescribing psychotropic medications and conducting regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects and educating clients regarding medications; assessment of co-morbid physical health conditions that may affect the client’s overall health.
3. Providing crisis assessment and management of clients; including DCS orders
4. Assisting the team leader in training staff in knowledge and skills basic to treatment of persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
5. Completing documentation per ACT policy and regulatory requirements in a timely fashion that is accurate to services provided; especially when insurance will be billed.
6. Psychiatrist – Must be currently licensed as a physician by the NYS Education Department and certified by, or be eligible to be certified by, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry and licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York and has strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Clinical supervisory experience is desirable.) Must have a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Circare is a not-for-profit community-based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail. EOE.