Licensed Mental Health Provider

William F Ryan Community Health Cen•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Provider provides outreach, assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, and case management using evidence-based practices for a diverse patient population. The role also consults with intra-agency personnel in an integrated health care setting and works as part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with community agencies. The work supports the mission and goals of Ryan Health. The provider delivers crisis intervention and brief or long-term supportive and insight-oriented therapy, including individual, group, and family modalities. The role screens and evaluates referred patients and provides care to children, adolescents, young adults, or adults as appropriate. Services include counseling patients and families, coordinating mental health care with medical and social services, and determining treatment priorities and appropriate referrals. Home visits may be conducted when clinically indicated and approved by an immediate supervisor. Work hours may vary according to program needs. The provider maintains timely and accurate statistical and clinical documentation, follows agency and departmental policies, participates in meetings and professional development, and evaluates care with team members through consultation and supervision. The provider may serve as an advocate, resource, and liaison for patients, staff, and community agencies. LCSWs may supervise students as assigned. The role may include other assigned projects and duties. The position is primarily based in a mental health and/or general primary care setting. The work environment may involve unpredictable patient behavior and exposure to acute and chronic infectious diseases, so appropriate preparation and precautions are necessary. The job frequently requires sitting, talking, and hearing, and occasionally requires moving about the office and using hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 and training in some evidence-based practices.
Ability to practice using multiple modalities, including individual, group, and/or relationship therapies.
Demonstrated organization, focus, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
Working experience with electronic medical records software.
Ability 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.
Ability to meet the demands of a busy clinic while serving patients effectively and documenting work promptly.
Demonstrated cultural competency.
Professional, courteous, and respectful attitude toward patients, supervisors, and other employees.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, where applicable.
Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, seek opinions and feedback, and provide feedback tactfully and respectfully.

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 ability.
Group work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and brief or long-term supportive and insight-oriented therapy using individual, group, and family modalities.
Screen and evaluate patients referred to the mental health department.
Provide age-appropriate care to child, adolescent, young adult, or adult patients.
Counsel patients and families to address specific, agreed-upon problems.
Collaborate with the treatment team, other providers, collateral contacts, and organizations serving patients.
Maintain knowledge of community resources, determine treatment priorities, and refer patients to other services when appropriate.
Advocate for patients in negotiating with other institutions for services.
Serve as a resource and liaison to staff and community agencies when needed.
Integrate mental health care with medical and social service care.
Conduct home visits when clinically indicated and approved by immediate supervisor(s).
Submit timely and accurate statistical documentation in accordance with departmental requirements.
Follow agency and departmental policies and procedures, including infection-control measures under OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards and Center policies.
Attend professional conferences, in-service seminars, department and Center meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
Evaluate care in consultation with other team members and through individual and peer supervision.
Report problems or unusual occurrences to supervisors immediately.
Supervise students as assigned if licensed as an LCSW.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.