Mental Health Therapist

University of Rochester•Town of Brighton, NY

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive mental health and/or dual diagnosis services for individuals who have a diagnosable mental illness. The therapist functions as the primary clinician and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, and therapy/counseling, for patients and families. Systematically and continually assesses the patient’s mental health concerns and strengths in collaboration with the patient and family.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited program with major course work in mental health counseling required.
Requires NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist)
If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, an active limited permit or submitted application to the NYS Department of Education upon hire is required.
NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) within 36 months required

Nice To Haves

Experience providing clinical services to children and families preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct evidence-informed clinical treatment to assigned patients, including individual and family therapy; as well as crisis intervention.
Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals (i.e., progress monitoring) and plans patient discharge accordingly.
Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director.
Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families.
Documents treatment in patients’ electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations. This includes the development of family centered, comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients with clearly defined therapeutic goals with patients and families.
Provides group therapy services to assigned patients
Participates collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide coordinated care.
Collaborates with referral sources and other professionals both internal and external throughout patient care activities (e.g., PCPs).
Mobilizes family and natural support networks when clinically indicated.
Establishes and regularly maintains cooperative working relationships with community and health care agencies, as well as professional and administrative staff of the Medical Center and University.
Coordinates with support staff regarding patient scheduling, fees, and insurance issues.
Maintains professional CEU requirements by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences.
Other duties as assigned