Hourly Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Norris ATC)

State of New York • Rochester, NY

280d • $33 - $33

About The Position

The Licensed Master Health Counselor (LMHC) (Hourly) will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The incumbent will function as a mental health counselor and may be responsible for managing a small counseling caseload.

Requirements

• Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State
• Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention
• Record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition
• Determine the individual(s) need for referral to community-based services (treatment, residential, education, social, vocational, and/or public entitlement) and provide recommendations for referrals and consultations
• Serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services
• Educate individual and family about the nature of the disorder/illness and available resources and how to access them
• May oversee the therapeutic interventions of individuals assigned to their treatment team
• May provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff and members of the treatment team, under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist or psychiatrist
• Prepare reports and maintain medical and other case records including progress notes, observations, recommendations and discharge plans
• Attend treatment team meetings and actively present clinical information and observations to staff in other disciplines
• Coordinate the care and treatment planning of one or more individuals served by the treatment team when needed
• Serve as Building supervisor when needed
• Supervise lower-level clinical staff and/or interns
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees