Mental Health Therapist

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Job Location (Full Address):

179 Sully’s Trl, Pittsford, New York, United States of America, 14534

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

910604 Psychiatry Administration

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 211

Compensation Range:

$63,086.00 - $85,176.00

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, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families. Systematically and continually assesses the patient's mental condition in collaboration with the patient and family.

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at University of Rochester invites applications for a part-time (20 hours per week) therapist position with its University Mental Health Practice (UMHP). We are seeking a qualified master’s level clinician (LCSW or LCSW-R, LFMT, or LMHC) with strong clinical skills and five years of post-graduate experience preferred. The therapist will provide 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, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families. The therapist will systematically and continually assess the client’s mental condition in collaboration with the patient and family.

The University Mental Health Practice (UMHP) is a faculty-led practice made up of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and social workers, all working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. UMHP’s mission is to provide evidence-based psychological and psychiatric services to patients seeking specialized approaches, such as individuals coping with trauma, OCD, complex mood and anxiety disorders, as well as individuals seeking mental health care with a provider in a comfortable setting and with the flexibility of a private practice model of care. The therapist is expected to provide initial psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, and evidence-based treatment for patients requiring mental health care. Independently develops sophisticated diagnostic formulations, implements evidence-based interventions, and utilizes validated measurement tools to assess treatment response. The therapist routinely collaborates with others in the healthcare team and a variety of disciplines (medicine, surgery, nursing, care management, mental health counseling) to identify high-risk patients with behavioral health and medical comorbidities, and facilitates access to other specialty psychiatric and substance use care as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently and with considerable latitude for autonomous judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated. Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients with clearly defined therapeutic goals.
• Conducts the course of individual, family, couple and systems-oriented and evidence-based psychotherapies within the accepted standards of practice as delineated by UMHP and the Department of Psychiatry, receiving clinical and administrative supervision by senior staff and/or faculty.
• Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals and plans termination of therapy accordingly.
• Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director and Division.
• Documents treatment in patient's electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations.
• Attends clinic staff and team meetings Attends new staff orientation as required by the Division, Department, and URMC.  Participates in all required Departmental and programmatic diversity trainings and professional development. Maintains a thorough knowledge of, and follows, all, Collaborative Care Division, and Department of Psychiatry Mental Health and Wellness Services policies and procedures, Maintains professional standards and continuing education by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences, and staying up to date for the NYS requirements for maintenance of licensure as appropriate. Engages in annual and periodic performance review process with Program Director, supervisor, and clinical chief, where relevant, for the purposes of recognition of strengths and contributions, feedback, and continuous quality improvement relative to performance in the role as well as the Service needs. All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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
• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge about and ability to implement evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions preferred;
• Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families preferred;
• Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care preferred
• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works toward ensuring all patients feel welcome preferred. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) upon hire required or
• If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, an active limited permit or submitted application to the NYS Department of Education upon hire required and NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) within 36 months of hire or
• If working on the ACT or Mobile Crisis teams NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner within 48 months required

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