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SUMMARY

As a Senior Primary Therapist, your excellent communication and evaluation abilities greatly assist care providers in the assessment and treatment planning for patients with mental illness or those struggling with substance abuse.

STATUS: Part Time

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Therapy

SCHEDULE: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

ATTRIBUTES

+ Two (2) to five (5) years of mental health experience required

+ Compassionate, kind and patient focused

+ Strong attention to detail and excellent computer skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Patient Evaluation & Development. Provide initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload; participate in and incorporate professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care

+ Patient Care. Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy; participate in the coordination and delivery of patient care; communicate with relevant internal and external care providers

+ Documentation. Complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner

mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and mental health therapies for persons with mental illness/substance abuse. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist. Provide superior customer service.

Health Reach Only: The therapist will work within the Health Reach Health Care for the Homeless Program which incorporates both a central clinical site as well as outreach within the community. Treatment is provided in the context of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Key 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 a multidisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care, and communicates with relevant internal and external care providers.• Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care• Utilizes efficient computer skills to complete 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.• Productivity standards have been met over the past 12 months• Documentation standards have been met over the past 12 months• No disciplinary action over the past 12 months• Ability to supervise interns• Shows initiative (ie. supervision of an intern or; participation or leading a project team; process development, in charge of a committee in the program)• Trains, coaches and mentors new therapists• ACT Program Only: Primary resource for team on integrating family goals and services with the tasks of all team members.• ACT Program Only: Provides individual and group family psycho-education.• Health Reach Only: Will be an active member of the Health Reach Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and will participate in other program and community wide activities. • For Child and Youth Services Only: Off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Masters Degree or PhD in Human Services field required. Two years of mental health experience preferred. Two years of mental health experience preferred.

ACT Program only (preferred): Experience with family needs assessments and / or family intervention strategies. Understanding of cognitive behavioral techniques. Experienced with wellness self-management. Required Licensure / Certification Skills:LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or earned doctorate in human services field required. Limited permit or license required within 6 months of hire.

ACT Program: Valid New York State Driver's License. Approved driving record (Driving record must meet requirements of Rochester Regional Health’s Motor Vehicle & Authorized Drivers Policy). Completion of mandatory driver education upon employment. Participation in NYS LENS program. "

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

MS: Human Services (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

PAY RANGE:

$66,000.00 - $86,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.