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Employee Benefits

Provider Benefits may include:

 

• Educational Loan Repayment
• Additional Leave
• CME days with allowance
• Educational Assistance
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act & additional Tail coverage
• Coverage of J-1 Waiver or H-1B Visa expenses
• Payment of professional dues, medical license and DEA

 

Generous benefits for all staff levels include:

 

Health Care Benefits
Employees are eligible for coverage under The Chautauqua Center, Inc. medical, dental and/or vision policy after meeting plan eligibility requirements. Upon hire, all eligible employees will be given a summary of the benefits available and the costs associated with each of the plans. Employees are responsible for paying the difference in cost between the employer contribution and the plan they select. Employee premium contributions are eligible for Section 125 tax-deferred withholding. Open enrollment is generally held annually. Eligible employees who waived benefit participation or who choose to add eligible dependents to their plans may do so at Open Enrollment each year, if enrollment is not possible during a prior, eligible life event.

 

COBRA
Employees covered by our group health plan may have a right to continuation of coverage if their group health coverage is lost in accordance with COBRA. Under certain circumstances, a spouse or other dependents may also be eligible. An employee who separates from employment will also be offered COBRA coverage.

403 (b) Plan
Our 403 (b) Plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making contributions from their paycheck. Contributions are deducted from the employee’s pay before taxes are calculated and are invested according to his/her instructions. Earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis until retirement and can be withdrawn without penalty after age 59 ½.

 

Employee Assistance Program
We are committed to strengthening our staff and assisting you with maintaining healthy lives. In support of this, we provide a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) to serve the needs of our employees and their immediate family members.

 

Continuing Education
The Chautauqua Center encourages employees to attend external educational programs as well as provides reimbursement for licensures and certifications. The purpose of this program is primarily for staff required to have CEU or CME time for continuing licensure or certification. The amount budgeted and allocated to eligible staff members will vary depending on job classification. Expenditures within each year will be limited to the amount allocated.

 

Additional Employee Benefits include:
• Flexible schedules and staff appreciation days
• 6 Paid Holidays
• PTO Vacation/Sick/Personal
• Discounted Copays

 

 

 

Benefits which may be available to eligible employees through our HR Company Alcott include:
• Pre-Tax deductions for Healthcare and Dental Care Benefits
• Pre-Tax deductions for Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership
• Dependent Care Accounts
• 529 College Savings Plan
• “After Hours” Employee Discount Program
• “Employee of the Month” Recognition Awards
• Alcott’s “Son’s & Daughter’s” Scholarship Program

 

Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner-Dunkirk

SUMMARY:
Provide quality and cost effective primary care services to patient population, meeting their diverse health and social needs, under the supervision of a physician.

The Chautauqua Center (TCC) expects all employees to respond and participate to emergency situation per emergency policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical
Perform complete examination of patients including adults, children and infants
Assess and manage acute and chronic conditions and participate in disease registry
Screen all patients for health maintenance needs, including immunizations
Educates patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods as appropriate
Assists in preparation and selection of patient education materials
Initiates diagnostic studies referring abnormal results of concern to Medical Director of specialist
Helps coordinate efficient flow of patients through the system of care
Helps monitor status of referrals
Obtain and review patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Helps facilitate creation and tracking of patient data, specimens and records
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
Helps provide triage services and treatment services during disaster, per protocol
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Maintains hospital privileges as designated by TCC
Shares a call schedule with other providers
Other duties as assigned by TCC

Administrative
Provide trainings on procedures, risk management and emergency care
Participate in Quality Assurance, peer review and maintain confidentiality
Participate in quality improvement, chart audits, and process improvement programs both system wide and cluster specific
Participate in cluster specific meetings and administrative task as assigned by Medical Director or CEO
Helps in recording of no-show visits and lab results/refills
Participates or collaborate with marketing and other health education staff on education and patient recruitment health fairs
Maintain current knowledge-base and appropriate licensure
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned by TCC

QUALIFICATIONS:      

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Licensed to work in the state of New York
Board Certification
CPR certified
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
Minimum 1 year experience in a primary care clinic
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
Sensitivity in the provision of services to people of various ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, education and lifestyle backgrounds
Computer literate in a Windows-based environment
A valid State Driver’s license with clean records and access to insured automobile

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Full Time Psychiatrist – Dunkirk & Jamestown

The contractual psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral health care provided in a primary care setting by a team comprised of primary care and behavioral health providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide regularly scheduled (weekly) caseload consultations to behavioral health social workers and primary care providers.  These consultations can be conducted onsite or by telephone and will focus on patients who are new to treatment or who are not improving as expected. Provide occasional telephonic consultation to the integrated team (both behavioral and primary care staff) as needed, focusing on the patients in the social workers caseloads. Work with assigned social workers to track and oversee their patient panels and clinical outcomes, using an electronic or other type of system capable of tracking clinical processes and patient outcomes. Suggest treatment plan changes, including medication recommendations for patients that are not improving as expected. Discuss patients who need referral for additional specialty mental health care and advise on treatment plans until patients are engaged in such care. Provide direct evaluation of patients, focusing on clients with diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who are identified in discussion with the patient’s social worker or primary care provider.  To be provided onsite at primary care offices. Maintain professional cell phone and email accounts for contact during usual business hours. Respond to telephone calls from integrated team providers within one business day.  Respond to urgent telephone calls within one hour, if available. Check professional email account daily.  Respond to email questions/consultations within two business days, sooner if urgent.

Optional Activities:
Training: This may involve development and delivery of in-service training for primary care-based providers and staff regarding current understanding of best (evidence based) practices for the recognition and treatment of behavioral health conditions in primary care setting. QA/QI: Participate in quality assurance practices to ensure compliance standards are met, and patient outcomes are frequently re-evaluated.

Requirements:

  • Licensed psychiatrist in New York State.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Willingness to make treatment recommendations to primary care team for patients that psychiatrist does not see directly.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude.
  • Ability to quickly integrate medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations.

Desired:

  • Board-eligible (or approved) in psychiatry.
  • Experience with primary care psychiatry or consultation-liaison/contractual psychiatry.

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Dunkirk & Jamestown

Description: 

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and contributes to the team and applies to the treatment of client’s the psychiatric and related skills acquired through the training and/or experience required for this position. S/he may provide services within one or more TCC’s program(s), and the relative concentration between and within programs may change with the needs of the Clinic.

Job Duties:

  • Conducts psychiatric evaluation and formulates accurate diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).  Manages prescribed medication, performs mental status examinations, develops and presents clear clinical impressions and recommendations that are specific and attainable.  Provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to specific problems.  Develops and documents clear clinical formulations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and effective modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes evidenced based best practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
  • Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers. Attends any required meetings and supervision.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
  • Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.
  • Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.
  • Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program.
  • Communicates in a professional, positive, and effective manner with all clients, families, and collaborating professionals. 
  • Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
  • Assume other responsibilities as directed.
    Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Master’s Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
  • Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner with Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Experience in an ambulatory health center preferred. 

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Full Time Behavioral Health Clinician at Dunkirk Pediatric Site – LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-R

Description:  The Behavioral Health Clinician will have primary responsibility for coordinating all psychosocial community services under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Supervisor. In accordance with policies, procedures and protocols established by TCC standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements. Responsible for implementing community educational programs, assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment, and implementing intervention methodologies; acts as Program Consultant to staff members with or without professional training; functions in such areas as counseling, protective services, and family services.

Job Duties:
• Assist in the assessment, planning, arranging, and implementing of psychosocial programs.
• Responsible for the content of education and counseling programs for both individual patients or groups of patients and serves as liaison to community, individuals and groups as appropriate.
• Counsel patients and interpret to professional and lay groups the special psychosocial needs of patients by identifying psychosocial disorders.
• Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
• Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for persons with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Conduct in house laboratory testing and analysis for routine drug and alcohol assessment (urinalysis and breathalyzer).
• Review and evaluate recent psychosocial health research and interpret it to professionals and patients.
• Perform short term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of community and social programs as a professional counselor in accordance with NHSI grants/contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and mandates of service requirements with those grants/contracts.
• Conduct report writing on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Prepare psychosocial educational materials as needed or required.
• Coordinate with clinical, health education, community health and other staff members in the provision of services to patients. Provide referrals for services needed.
• Coordinate with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.
• Use tests, measurements, and measurement scale for general and specific assessments as well as objective patient criteria in the provision of services and evaluation procedures.
• Provide in-service presentations to staff as needed or required.
• Provide community service information as an outreach worker as required.
• Conduct health related educational presentations to both adults and teens in school and clinical settings.
• Assume other responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or an acceptable related field required
• Experience in an ambulatory health center preferred.
• Required NYS registration and license to practice.
• Self-starter, capable of managing staff and give directions to others and work under pressure in certain cases.
• Experience working on computers and electronic medical records.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA and confidentiality policy and procedures.
• Requires someone familiar with and sensitive to Hispanic culture, family customs and child rearing practices.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with multicultural groups, previous work experience in a multicultural setting and willingness to enroll language and multicultural coursework to supplement training if necessary.
• LCSW preferred, but not required. 

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.