Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Syr Comm Health Cntr • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling. Conduct intake evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans. Consult with and make referrals to clinical psychiatrist as clinically indicated. Act as patient advocate in securing services related to patients’ social, environmental and psychological needs utilizing community agencies. Provide crisis intervention services for psychological problems as needed during the regular work schedule. Participate in the on-call rotation schedule within the Behavioral Health department. Provide consultation to the Syracuse Community Health providers on mental health aspects of patient care. Participate in clinical supervision, including Limited Permit Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mental Health Counselor Interns, case conferences and departmental/unit meetings as scheduled. Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date case notes for the medical records. Maintain and compile department records, files, logs and reports in accordance with Center policy.

Part-Time or Full-Time.

Compensation determined by level licensure and years of experience

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a master’s or higher degree in relevant field.
• Current New York State license required as LMHC
• 1 Year clinical experience as a LMHC preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling.
• Conduct intake evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans.
• Consult with and make referrals to clinical psychiatrist as clinically indicated.
• Act as patient advocate in securing services related to patients’ social, environmental and psychological needs utilizing community agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention services for psychological problems as needed during the regular work schedule.
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule within the Behavioral Health department.
• Provide consultation to the Syracuse Community Health providers on mental health aspects of patient care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, including Limited Permit Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mental Health Counselor Interns, case conferences and departmental/unit meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date case notes for the medical records.
• Maintain and compile department records, files, logs and reports in accordance with Center policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time