Career Opportunities
Explore opportunities here if you are interested in joining our team in helping to keep families together. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is enjoyable, supportive and rewarding in many ways.
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Home-Based Crisis Intervention Manager
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill the Full-Time Home-Based Crisis Intervention Manager position.
The Home- Based Crisis Intervention Manager is an integral part of the HBCI team and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the HBCI program. The HBCI Manager must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional. The HBCI Manager will supervise a team consisting of clinical Interventionists. The HBCI Program provides intensive, short-term therapeutic treatment interventions to children and youth at imminent risk of out of home placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and children in transition from hospital or residential setting back into their home. Services will be delivered using a family driven, youth guided, trauma informed, culturally responsive and developmentally sensitive approach. A collaborative team approach with high supervisory involvement will be instrumental in the service delivery of this model. This model will offer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are provided in the home and community-based settings. They will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the following duties.
*Application Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2023.*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision of the HBCI program staff.
- Provides clinical oversight and direction to HBCI program staff.
- Leads team organizational and clinical meetings.
- Provide Clinical guidance and ensures high quality service delivery
- Demonstrated ability in screening and assessment.
- Demonstrated ability in clinical documentation.
- Provide individual and group supervision.
- Provide case consultation.
- Provide case coverage in Interventionist absence.
- Will be available to support and consult with team as needed.
- Ensures HBCI services are delivered in compliance with all relevant contractual and regulatory standards of service delivery and documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate program activities to ensure quality and effectiveness.
- Provide on-call rotation duties and coverage as needed.
- Assists with additional projects and/or duties as needed.
Education/Experience
- Licensed Mental Health Professional Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT)
- Experience in program leadership and development
- Experience working with children and youth in crisis situations
- Experience in utilization of trauma-informed practices
- Strong Management Skills
- Ability to make sound judgment and possess reasoning abilities during crises
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork
- Ability to role model and teach effective de-escalation techniques to families and staff
- Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Herkimer System of Care Project Director
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill the Full Time Herkimer System of Care Project Director position.
The Project Director is responsible for leading the implementation of the Herkimer County SOC 2.0 (System of Care) initiative; establishing the organizational structure; navigating various community relationships; overseeing the SOC Child and Family Team; hiring staff; and providing leadership in all facets of the development of the SOC. The Project Director will operationalize the System of Care approach to improve the mental health outcomes for youth experiencing mental health challenges and their families. They will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the following duties.
*Application Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2023.*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implements System of Care project plan in alignment with SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) data reporting guidelines; collaborates with partnering organizations to collect and compile all program metrics.
- Applies continuous accountability mechanisms to track, monitor, and manage the achievement of system of care goals; fidelity to the system of care philosophy; and quality, effectiveness, and outcomes at the system level, practice level, and child and family level.
- Develops system-wide annual and total project period budgets; ensures compliance with SAMHSA’s standard funding restrictions.
- Submits all fiscal and programmatic reporting to SAMHSA as the federal award’s Principal Investigator and primary point of contact.
- Facilitates monthly System of Care committee meetings with key community and family stakeholders; promotes cross-system collaboration between child-serving agencies.
- Facilitates regular team meetings with direct service staff from various agencies who are working collaboratively on the grant.
- Provides direct oversight to System of Care Program Expansion staff and Lead Family Coordinator.
- In conjunction with the Lead Family Coordinator, develops effective outreach and engagement strategies that identify and engage youth and families in System of Care efforts.
- Provides leadership in the implementation of a coordinated network of existing and expanded services to create a spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth with or at risk for mental health challenges and their families.
- Develops and implements a strategic plan that demonstrates how the System of Care will financially link and coordinate with other child-serving systems to ensure sustainability beyond the life of the grant.
- Facilitates System of Care training and technical assistance to partnering organizations and community stakeholders.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioral Science equivalent, at least 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401 K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Student Engagement Specialist (Utica City School District)
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Student Engagement Specialist position, within the Utica City School District. (Click here for program information)
The Student Engagement Specialist will support students in the Utica City School District by providing the facilitation and coordination of individualized wraparound services. They will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
*Application Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2023.*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the identification, enrollment and monitoring of students in need of services.
- Provide Tier 2 Interventions and supports to identified students.
- Monitors, analyzes, and collaborates with teachers, therapists, other mental health staff and students in developing, implementing and monitoring individual student academic and behavioral progress and goals for identified students.
- Works to coordinate and monitor ICAN Services for identified UCSD students in need.
- Assists in the design, coordination, and implementation of groups with identified students.
- Serve as a liaison between families of identified youth and school officials to better engage them in their child’s educational process.
- Collaborate with other ICAN programs and services that might benefit UCSD students.
- Assist in the design, implementation, oversight and delivery of various truancy initiatives to ensure students remain engaged in their educational process.
- Directs students to use positive behaviors for success in the classroom and with diverse teaching styles.
- Support various UCSD initiatives by working to recruit and retain students in those programs.
- Adheres to best practices in professional ethics and boundaries.
- Evaluates crisis situations and escalated behaviors and provide appropriate interventions and support.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as-needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
- At least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful.
- Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Behavior Specialist
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time School- Based Behavior Specialist position. (Click here for program information)
The Behavior Specialist assists teachers, the clinical coordinator and administrators to work with students’ with severe emotional and behavioral problems to reach their individual educational and therapeutic goals, as well as improve their social interactions within a school community. Organize and implement academic and experiential activities and provide therapeutic support for students in day treatment programs. Promotes the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
*Application Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2023.*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of the treatment plan and the identification and implementation of behavioral rules and consequences.
- Monitors, analyzes, and collaborates with teachers, therapists, other mental health staff and students in developing, implementing and monitoring individual student academic and behavioral progress and goals.
- Monitors student behavior in classroom setting based on information gathered and observed for each assigned student.
- Participates in program development, case management and supervision.
- Assists in setting limits with compassion.
- Directs students to use positive behaviors for success in the classroom and with diverse teaching styles.
- Utilizes appropriate interventions designed to help students practice coping skills, achieve academic success and eventually apply for transition back to “home” school.
- Designs, conducts and/or assists in group activities, including recording progress notes for each group and supervises lunchroom and recess, when assigned.
- Assists teachers in classroom management including assisting Clinicians by sharing information, meeting with administrators in determining students individual educational and therapeutic goals, supporting building social interactions within a school and local community.
- Adheres to best practices in professional ethics and boundaries.
- Evaluates crisis situations and escalated behaviors and provide appropriate interventions and support.
- Obtains behavior modification by using specific behavior management techniques.
Education/Experience
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required with at least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful. Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs. Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401 K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) position.
As a key member of the agency’s healthcare team, the RN plays a critical role in delivering exceptional care and support to individuals of all ages struggling with mental health challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the well-being of individuals in our community. This position promotes the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
The hourly rate generally ranges between $37.00/hour and $40.00/hour. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical Assessment and Care: Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans. Administration of medications as assigned, including Injectable Psychotropic Medication. Monitors and documents patient progress and response to treatment.
- Collaborative Care: Works closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to review and adjust care plans.
- Patient and Family Education: Educates patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
- Crisis Intervention: Provides immediate assistance during crisis situations, including de-escalation and support. Follows established protocols for managing psychiatric emergencies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR). Prepares and submits reports as required by regulatory agencies and funding sources.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Adheres to all relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Participates in quality improvement and performance evaluation activities.
- Professional Development: Stays current with advancements in psychiatric nursing and mental health care through ongoing education and training.
- Performs other duties as needed and as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Licensed Registered Nurse, required.
- Must have thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and a knowledge and understanding of psychiatric supports.
- 1-3 years of experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral health challenges required.
- Previous experience in psychiatric nursing or mental health settings strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassion and empathy for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- NYS Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
- Voluntary Benefits
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Youth ACT Care Manager
Youth ACT
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Youth ACT Care Manager position.
ICAN’s Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program designed to address the significant mental health needs of youth ages 10 to 21, who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, through the use of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Care Manager is responsible for working with the family and child in support of identified treatment goals through distinct and targeted service interventions. This position will support the child and family to acquire the necessary skills and abilities to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for pro-social activities and interactions. Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the duties listed below.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides overall case management for the children on their caseload. This includes conducting home visits, treatment planning, family and individual psychoeducation, psychosocial rehabilitation and referrals and linkages.
- Acts as a liaison between child(ren) and family, agency personnel and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Assists the child(ren) and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized plan of care and schedules quarterly meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans.
- Provides crisis response, which includes a rotating on call schedule amongst the ACT team members
- Participation in daily morning team meetings and bi-weekly supervision.
- Documentation / Paperwork - which includes progress notes, treatment plans and documentation into our Electronic Health Record.
- Support treatment goals through service interventions such as skill development, training and education for families.
- Utilize and focus on a strengths-based approach and work with the rest of the Youth ACT Team to support all families involved.
- Maintain consistent, ongoing communication with the entire team.
- Will initially be required to complete the required ACT Institute trainings as well as obtain and maintain CANS certification.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services or related field such as Psychology, Counseling or Social Services from four-year college or university is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
- At least one to two years of experience working with children and youth with significant emotional disorders, severe mental, emotional and behavioral impairments, histories of hospitalization, and families with complex, multi-system needs, in crisis, with children in a mental health setting, or related experience.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Youth ACT Mental Health Professional
Youth ACT
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Youth ACT Mental Health Professional position.
ICAN’s Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program designed to address the significant mental health needs of youth ages 10 to 21, who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, through the use of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions. The Licensed Mental Health Professional will address the clinical needs of the children and the complex needs of the entire family unit. Will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the following duties.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide case contacts, which include home visits. Complete assessments, provide individual/family/group therapy, treatment planning, monitoring and crisis management.
- Address the clinical needs of the children and the complex needs of the entire family unit. Treatment interventions utilized by this team member must be individualized to the child and family, as well as evidence-based.
- Assist with providing therapeutic communication and interactions with youth/families for the purpose of alleviating symptoms or functional limitations associated with a child/youth’s behavioral health diagnosis, reversing or changing maladaptive patterns of behavior, encouraging personal growth and development, and supporting the child/youth’s capacity to achieve age–appropriate developmental milestones.
- Provides crisis response, which includes a rotating on call schedule amongst the ACT team members.
- Participation in daily morning team meetings and bi-weekly supervision.
- They must successfully complete the required ACT Institute trainings as well as obtain and maintain CANS certification
Education/Experience
- Professional License by the New York State Education Department is required and operating within the practitioner’s scope of practice as defined by New York State law. This license includes that of a licensed social worker (LMSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), or licensed creative art therapists (LCAT).
- At least 3-5 years of experience working with children and youth with significant emotional disorders, severe mental, emotional and behavioral impairments (commensurate with RTF or CR level of care), histories of hospitalization, and families with complex, multi-system needs, in crisis, with children in a mental health setting, or related experience.
- Experience with providing evidence-based treatments and familiarity with evidence-based practices is crucial to this role.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Clinical Care Coordinator (Utica City School District)
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple Clinical Care Coordinator positions, within the Utica City School District. (Click here for program information)
The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of quality psycho-social care to students served in a school setting. This position works with ICAN and the Utica City School District staff to ensure that overall needs of the student client are met. Will complete comprehensive assessments and implement treatment plan to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students in pursuit of academic success. The Coordinator will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinates with school personnel and mental health professionals to assure that the youth’s mental health needs are considered in academic planning.*
- Provides supportive consultation services to school personnel as needed, including, classroom observation, peer mediation, school wide events, etc.*
- Conducts outreach to engage students and assist families with an understanding of program philosophy and policies.*
- Links clients and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.*
- Assists the client and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized plan of care and schedules routine meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans.*
- Provides short term counseling to youth and families.*
- Completes a psychosocial assessment of identified student and family to include treatment recommendations and service identification.*
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by ICAN and UCSD.*
- Provides trainings to school personnel, parents, and community members on children’s mental health to raise awareness about intervention and treatment.*
- Collaborates with existing educational personnel in student’s home district (i.e. prevention workers, social workers, guidance counselors) to plan for timely return to district.*
- Maintains statistics for analysis and reporting purposes.*
- Other duties may be assigned, on an as-needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
- NYS Professional License in area of study preferred or must be license eligible upon hire.
- 1-3 years of experience as a Clinician preferred.
- Candidates must have thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and a knowledge and understanding of educational supports.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Clinical Care Coordinator
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple school based Clinical Care Coordinator positions. (Click here for program information)
The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of quality psycho-social care to students served in a school setting. This position works with ICAN and BOCES staff to ensure that overall needs of the student client are met. Complete comprehensive assessments and implement treatment plan to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students in pursuit of academic success. Promotes the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the duties listed below.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with school personnel and mental health professionals to assure that the youth’s mental health needs are considered in academic planning.
- Provide supportive consultation services to school personnel as needed, including, classroom observation, peer mediation, school wide events, etc.
- Conducts outreach to engage students and assist families with an understanding of program philosophy and policies.
- Links clients and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Assists the client and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized plan of care and schedules routine meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans.
- Provide short term counseling to youth and families.
- Complete a psychosocial assessment of identified student and family to include treatment recommendations and service identification.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by ICAN and BOCES.
- Provide trainings to school personnel, parents, and community members on children’s mental health to raise awareness about intervention and treatment.
- Collaborate with existing educational personnel in student’s home district (i.e. prevention workers, social workers, guidance counselors) to plan for timely return to district.
- Maintain statistics for analysis and reporting purposes.
Education/Experience
- Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
- NYS Professional License in area of study preferred or may be license eligible upon hire, or 1-3 years of experience as a Clinician, Mental Health Counselor or School Counselor.
- Candidates must have thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and a knowledge and understanding of educational supports.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Bereavement Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
SNUG Social Worker
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time SNUG Social Worker position.
The SNUG Street Outreach program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease by identifying its causes and interrupting its transmission. There are currently twelve DCJS SNUG Programs across New York State. At each SNUG site, outreach teams of “credible messengers” – individuals who are hired from within the communities in which they work and have backgrounds similar to those with whom they aim to connect – mentor the highest risk youth with an emphasis on conflict mediation and violence prevention.
The SNUG Social Worker aims to address the trauma individuals and communities face due to long-term exposure to gun violence and provides help and support to improve lives and strengthen neighborhoods impacted by violence. The SNUG Social Worker will provide mental health counseling and other services to individuals and families. The Social Worker will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the duties listed below.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Works as an onsite social worker and member of the SNUG team in order to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence.
- Works with victims of community violence and their families and provides them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services.
- Works with the SNUG Program Manager and staff to regularly debrief, process traumatic incidents, and manage the day-to-day stress of this work; provide ongoing training for staff and provide guidance in their work with clients.
- Creates onsite programming including support groups for staff, participants, families of homicide victims, etc.
- Responds with SNUG team to violent incidents in the community, attends SNUG outreach events, and makes home visits to victims and families when appropriate.
- Develops relationships with hospitals and other crime victim service providers in order to ensure crime victims know about and utilize SNUG services; will be required to maintain adequate caseload.
- Participates in ongoing trauma training phone calls and weekly onsite clinical supervision with DCJS.
- Be available to support SNUG team in emergency situations regarding incidents with staff or participants.
- Any other relevant duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Minimum of LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) is required; LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
- Direct experience working with high-risk individuals in the community.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Youth Care Coordinator
Children’s Care Management
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Youth Care Coordinator position, within the Children's Care Management program (click here for Program information.)
The Youth Care Coordinator conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care team members assuring the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Youth Care Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy of the company by performing the duties listed below.
Annual Salary: $44,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - FridayPlease make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred children into the care management program.
- Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Ensures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
- Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages and services immediately required, based on information received from referral sources if applicable.
- Ensures all initial linkages are established and maintained.
- Collaborates with all services providers and establishes team communication plan.
- Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.
- Monitors and ensures that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
- Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
- Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services or mental health field from a four-year college or university.
- At least two years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Kids Otsego Service Coordinator
Kids Otsego
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full Time Service Coordinator position in the Kids Otsego program (click here for Program Information).
The Kids Otsego Service Coordinator oversees all activities related to the development and implementation of individualized service plans in a preventive context and promotes the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the duties listed below.
Annual Salary: $44,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts outreach to engage clients and assist families with an understanding of agency philosophy and policies.
- Responsible to travel within the county and meet with clients within homes and schools.
- Links clients and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Assists the client and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized service plan of scheduled meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans as required.
- Schedules monthly team meetings with the family, service providers and any other individuals identified as a team member.
- Acts as a liaison between client and family, agency personnel, DSS staff and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Provides advocacy for the development of services and resources that do not currently exist within the community but are deemed necessary.
- Identifies and utilizes both formal and informal community supports and networks.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by DSS and KO regulations including mandatory face to face contacts.
- Attends agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Attends family court as necessary.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services or mental health field from four-year college or university.
- At least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now