Licensed Mental Health Provider

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

10d•$43 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Provider delivers mental health services—including outreach, assessments, counseling, psychotherapy, and case management—using evidence-based practices for a diverse patient population. The role also provides consultation to intra-agency personnel in an integrated health care setting. The provider works as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates care with community agencies in support of Ryan Health’s mission and goals. Treatment services include crisis intervention and brief- or long-term supportive and insight therapy, using modalities such as individual, group, and family therapy. The provider screens and evaluates referred patients, serves the patient population assigned, and offers counseling to patients and families to address agreed-upon problems. Services may include home visits when clinically indicated and approved by an immediate supervisor. The position works variable hours based on program needs. The provider coordinates with treatment teams, other providers, collateral contacts, and community organizations; identifies treatment priorities and appropriate outside referrals; advocates for patient services; and acts as a resource and liaison when needed. The role integrates mental health care with medical and social services, evaluates care with team members and through supervision, maintains professional competence, and completes timely and accurate statistical documentation. The provider follows agency and departmental policies, infection-control requirements, and professional standards; attends required meetings; and promptly reports problems or unusual occurrences to supervisors. LCSWs may supervise students as assigned, and other special projects or duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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 program.
New York State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Knowledge of and training in some evidence-based practices.
Ability to practice using multiple modalities, including individual, group, and/or relationship therapies.
Experience treating individuals with mental illness and working with diverse patient populations.
Demonstrated organization, focus, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
Ability to meet the demands of a busy clinic while serving patients effectively and documenting work in a timely manner.
Working experience with electronic medical records software.
Ability to use a computer for word processing and scheduling appointments in a calendar.
Demonstrated cultural competency.
Professional, courteous, and respectful attitude toward patients, supervisors, and coworkers.
Ability to work variable hours depending on program needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and brief- or long-term supportive and insight therapy using individual, group, and family treatment modalities.
Screen and evaluate patients referred to the mental health department.
Provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served, including work with children, adolescents, young adults, or adults.
Counsel patients and families to resolve specific, agreed-upon problems.
Collaborate with treatment team members, other providers, collateral contacts, and organizations serving patients.
Use knowledge of community resources to determine treatment priorities and identify patients who should be referred elsewhere.
Advocate with other institutions to negotiate patient services and act as a resource and liaison to staff and community agencies when needed.
Integrate mental health care with medical and social service care.
Evaluate care in consultation with team members and through individual and peer supervision.
Submit timely and accurate statistical documentation in accordance with departmental requirements.
Conduct home visits when clinically indicated and approved by an immediate supervisor.
Maintain professional competence by attending conferences, in-service seminars, and other assigned meetings.
Follow agency and departmental policies and procedures, including accepted infection-control practices.
Attend Department and Center meetings as required and promptly report problems or unusual occurrences to supervisors.
Supervise students as assigned if licensed as an LCSW.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.