LMSW / LCSW Clinician

Denis Development•New York, NY

About The Position

Provides clinical mental health services to patients of all ages and their families at the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. The clinician works collaboratively with healthcare team members throughout the organization and uses independent judgment when delivering care and services. This is a learned professional position requiring specific advanced educational training related to its duties.

Requirements

New York State licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC-D, or LMFT-D.
Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited university, or an MSW with New York State certification.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, including people with HIV, people experiencing homelessness, people with mental illness, older adults, children, and adolescents.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience is preferred.
Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, and concrete services.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel in patient evaluation and treatment, helping them understand significant social and emotional factors underlying patients’ health problems.
Prepare comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations, mental status examinations, patient histories, treatment plans, and reports.
Conduct short- and long-term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
May supervise social work student interns.
Educate staff about psychosocial issues related to patient care.
Identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures.
Document patient services in medical records and complete encounter forms for all patient visits.
Ensure social service compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO where applicable.
Participate in the social service quality assurance program.
Participate in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria.