Therapist

The work involves responsibility for providing professional clinical services including psychotherapeutic interventions and psychosocial evaluations/mental health assessment to individuals, families and/or groups in a community mental health clinic. Responsible for performing all of the customary activities of a Licensed Clinical Therapist. Develops and implements strength-based person-centered treatment plans and provides psychotherapeutic treatment to consumers. Functions as the Clinical Care Coordinator for consumers including advocacy.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Evaluates, diagnoses, and provides psychotherapy for the prevention, and treatment of mental, emotion and behavioral disorders to the level of licensure;

* Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.

* Consult with multidisciplinary team to discuss assessment, treatment, advocacy and other resources to promote consumer health and wellness.

* Maintains clinical licensure and continuing education units on annual basis.

* Referral to other programs and/or agencies when necessary, to ensure continuity and coordination of services;

* Facilitates at least one group therapy session per week.

* Maintains a weekly performance standard of thirty (30) scheduled contact hours per week.

* Performs Outreach to individuals and family members.

* Provides advocacy services, referrals and links individuals and families with other programs and providers.

* Completes all routine clinical documentation as per OMH regulations.

* Attend required weekly treatment team, clinical supervision, education, and administrative meetings.

* Provides on-call coverage for daytime and after hour’s crisis program;

* Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

* Performs clinical supervision as appropriate to credentials.

* Maintains a high level of confidentiality of all information managed.

* Other job related duties as assigned.

* As Assigned: Designated Team Coordination, Makes recommendations for case assignments and case loads, Monitors consumer waiting list, Selects consumer cases for discussion, Identifies topics for professional development.

* Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a current valid New York State license through the Department of Education for LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, RN or LCAT. One (1) year of prior experience with the designated population (children or adults) is required.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Possession of a current valid New York State license through the Department of Education for LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, RN or LCAT. One (1) year of prior experience with the designated population (children or adults) is required.

Compensation:

Salary

$58,500-$62,000 Yearly

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