Primary Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

2d•$63,000 - $78,500•Onsite

About The Position

The primary therapist provides mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and mental health therapies for persons with mental illness. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist. Provide superior customer service. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Human Services field required.
Two years of mental health experience preferred.
New Graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.
Required Licensure / Certification: LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder in one of these professions required.
Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload.
Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
Participates functionally as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
Communicates with relevant internal and external care providers to complete ongoing assessment and to coordinate care.
Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care.
Completes all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Maintains a full caseload, meeting productivity requirements and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum.
Utilizes efficient computer skills for electronic documentation.
Must obtain licensure or permit in a timely manner.
Primary resource for team on integrating vocational goals and services with other team members.
Off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.