Senior Mental Health Therapist

Samaritan Daytop Village • Ellenville, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a Healthcare Force for Good! A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. Under general direction, the Senior Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the coordination of all mental health related treatment activities within a designated program. The incumbent acts as a conduit for all information regarding mental health services between the program’s management team and clinical staff. The Sr. Mental Health Specialist serves as lead staff in the evaluation and treatment of dual diagnosed and other clients and will be responsible for the design, creation, and implementation of on-site service training. May provide supervision and trainings to Social Work staff, students, and other professionals as designated by the agency. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• NYSED LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or LMFT license for designated programs based on needs of the facility.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or other related fields.
• Minimum Two-Three (2-3) years demonstrated clinical experience in substance use or mental health treatment for designated programs based on needs of the facility.
• Prior supervisory experience and the ability to lead a team.
• Strong assessment and writing skills and familiarity with various therapeutic models of care, i.e. Trauma Informed Care, Family Model of Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), etc.
• In depth knowledge of NYC/NYS diverse network of medical and behavioral health care organizations, including substance use disorders, treatment services, education and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of all mental health related treatment activities within a designated program.
• Act as a conduit for all information regarding mental health services between the program’s management team and clinical staff.
• Serve as lead staff in the evaluation and treatment of dual diagnosed and other clients.
• Design, creation, and implementation of on-site service training.
• May provide supervision and trainings to Social Work staff, students, and other professionals as designated by the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees