Licensed Mental Health Provider

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

16d•$41 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Provider provides mental health services at the Article 31satellite site (location RCC) including: outreach, assessments, counseling, psychotherapy, and case management utilizing evidenced based practices for a diverse patient population and consultation to intra-agency personnel in an integrated health care setting. (S)He functions as a team member with interdisciplinary staff and works with community agencies to assure coordinated care for his/her patients. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable and trained in some evidenced based practices.
Able to practice using multi-modalities, individual, group and/or relationship therapies.
Demonstrated track record of organization, focus and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
Working experience with electronic medical records software.
Able to use a computer for word processing and scheduling appointments in a calendar.
Experience treating individuals with mental illness and working with diverse patient populations.
Able to meet the demands of a busy clinic practice in both serving patients well and documenting the work done in a timely manner.
Demonstrate cultural competency
Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling Program, Creative Arts Therapy Program, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Psychoanalysis Program or Psychology
New York State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychoanalyst or Licensed Psychologist

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a health/behavioral health setting as a psychotherapist
eClinicalWorks or other electronic medical records software experience.
Bilingual: English/Spanish.
Group work
CASAC

Responsibilities

Crisis intervention, brief and long term supportive and insight therapy using a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group and family therapy.
Screening and evaluation of patients referred to the mental health department.
Work with child, adolescent or young adult or adult population.
Provide counseling services to patients/families to resolve specific, agreed upon problems.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team, other providers, collateral contacts and organizations serving patients.
Referrals out: responsible for knowledge of community resources
Determine priorities in treatment and be able to decide which patients are more appropriately referred elsewhere.
Function as an advocate in negotiating with other institutions for patient services.
Function as a resource person and liaison to other staff and community agencies.
Maintain professional competence by attendance at professional conferences, in-service seminars and other meetings as assigned.
Evaluate care given in consultation with other team members and individual and peer supervision.
Integrate mental health care with medical and social service care.
Submit statistical documentation of work performance that is timely, accurate and in conformity with departmental requirements.
Adhere to all agency and departmental policies and procedures.
Treatment and evaluation are sometimes expedited by use of home visits and are made when clinically indicated and with the approval of immediate supervisor/s.
Work variable hours depending on the needs of the program.
Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne pathogens standards and Center policies and procedures.
Attend Department and Center meetings as required.
Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to supervisor/s.
If LCSW, supervise students as assigned.
Other special projects/duties as assigned.