Psychotherapist

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychotherapist will be responsible for providing psychotherapy to and managing the clinical needs of a caseload of adults living with serious mental illness. They will maintain consumer information in the electronic health record and coordinate services with other providers.

Requirements

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT required
National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)
Experience with underserved populations and direct service to people living with serious and persistent mental illness.
Experienced with Microsoft Suite and general computer literacy

Nice To Haves

Experience in an OASAS 822 and Article 31 Mental Health Clinic preferred
High degree of computer literacy
Familiarity with recovery-oriented, evidence-based clinical practice preferred
Experience with dually diagnosed individuals preferred
Demonstrated experience with diverse populations preferred
Availability to provide services in the community (off-site) based on treatment needs or crisis
Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing S:US’ CCBHC OASAS 822 and Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinics (Part 599 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations).
Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by S:US' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with S:US policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.
In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to S:US; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required.
Coordinates care with S:US nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to S:US as appropriate.
Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with S:US' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness approaches figure prominently.
Perform other related duties as assigned.