LMSW/LCSW/LMHC

Richmond University Medical Center • New York, NY

8h • $42 - $51

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive clinical services to patients and their families in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The role assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and delivers therapeutic and supportive services to promote optimal patient outcomes. The clinician collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and contributes to patient care and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• New York State license or registration as a social worker or mental health counselor required (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC).
• Experience treating co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness required.
• Strong knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and psychiatric patient populations across the lifespan.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital or community health agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, families, and/or significant others across the lifespan to identify needs and determine appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide person-centered, trauma-informed clinical services in accordance with departmental and organizational standards.
• Develop and integrate individualized care plans into the overall patient treatment plan.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Provide case management services, including discharge planning and care coordination.
• Deliver clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and patient and family education.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group interventions as appropriate to support recovery and well-being.
• Complete documentation, including person-centered treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, screening tools, and results, in a timely manner.
• Work independently to complete tasks, especially on weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time