Mental Health Therapist

University of Rochester•Street, MD

40d•$63,086 - $85,176•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, guided by values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This role is for a full-time Mental Health Therapist in the Adult Ambulatory Clinic, working 40 hours per week. The position is based at 150 N Chestnut St, Rochester, New York, 14604.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required
If duties will be performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment and psychiatric diagnosis and behavioral health treatment for adult patients 18 years and older.
Functions as primary therapist and is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the treatment plan for patients assigned to their caseload.
Participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Develops liaisons with health and social agencies in the community, as well as with other health professionals within the hospital to support evaluation and treatment of the patient.
Provides treatment and crisis intervention as appropriate.
May be responsible for leading therapeutic groups and conducting intake assessments.
Performs screening, diagnostic formulation, evaluation, and psychosocial assessments of patients and their families.
Provides social work and behavioral health treatment and education to patient and families in individual, family, and/or group therapy modalities.
Coordinates activities related to comprehensive treatment and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Functions collaboratively and consultatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
Requests and coordinates psychiatric consultation when indicated.
Secures authorization for treatment from patients’ insurers, as indicated.
Collaborates with appropriate collateral contacts and provides linkages to community resources.
Coordinates with other resources in the community and within SMH to ensure continuity of care for identified patients.
Provides back-up as requested and able to other units/programs during the absence of certain co-workers.
Documents treatment in patient’s electronic medical record in compliance with Division, Department, and Hospital Policy.
Attends Social Work Division, Social Work in Psychiatry and Program staff meetings.
Participates in activities of the Social Work and Psychiatry Division including ensuring policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice, discharge planning and patient care, timely completion of time reporting and other Hospital or Division forms; Hospital and Division mandatory in-service training programs and UHS reviews.
Participates in routine committee process of the Social Work Division, and facilitates Division and Hospital quality assurance and staff development activities.
Subscribes to the departmental goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.
Participates in available cultural competency events and training appropriate to job duties.
Other duties as assigned