MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (31)

Description

Provides clinical mental health services to all age patients / families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention and mental health consultation.

The social worker will report to the Regional Director and / or Program Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services.

This position is a learned professional, requiring achievement of specific advanced educational training related to the duties detailed.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention and concrete services.
• Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients health problems.
• Prepares comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, patient histories, treatment plans and reports.
• Conduct short and long term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
• May supervise social work student interns.
• Educates staff regarding psychosocial issues related to patient care.
• Actively identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures.
• Document all patient services in patients medical records, completes encounter forms for all patient visits.
• Assure social service compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable).
• Participates in social service quality assurance program.
• Participates in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bilingual language (Spanish / English) skills preferred
• Masters in Counseling Clinical Psychology from an accredited University.
• MSW with New York State Certification
• NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD / PsyD
• NYS license if Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist
• CSW if MSW
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations ie : HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children, adolescents, etc.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual, Fluent Spanish preferred.

The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.

Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.

Time-Off

Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.

Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan

Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.

Life Insurance

An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.

Short & Long-Term Disability

Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.

Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement

Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs