Therapist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Schedule :

Full Time : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, flexible schedule and work from home options available.

Pay Ranges : LP $29.81 / hour

LMSW / LMHC : $31.25 / hour

LCSW : $34.62- $36.06 / hour

SUMMARY

The work involves responsibility for providing clinical services including psychotherapeutic interventions and psychosocial evaluations / mental health assessments 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and provides psychotherapy for the prevention, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders to the level of licensure.
• Develops and implements individualized SMART treatment plans.
• Consults 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, when group therapy is offered and as warranted.
• Adheres to the expectation that schedule is filled, managing caseload effectively and scheduling clients accordingly.
• 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 treatment team, clinical supervision, education, and administrative meetings, functioning as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provides on-call coverage for daytime and after hour's crisis program, inclusive of risk assessments and safety planning.
• Performs clinical supervision as appropriate to credentials.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of all information managed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Required : Possession of a current valid New York State license through the Department of Education for LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT.

Preferred : At least one (1) year of prior experience working in a mental health setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must maintain current valid New York State license through the Department of Education for LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT.

Salary Description

$29.81-$36.06