Social Worker, Mental Health

Profession: Mental Health Therapist

Specialty: Social Worker (LCSW)

Duration: 26-week Contract

Shift: Full-Time Days

Hours per Shift: M-F between 8am-7pm + On-call Rotations

Experience: Minimum 2 years as a LCSW or LMSW

License: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LCAT required

Certifications: BLS required, Covid and Flu Vaccine required

Must-Have: Master's Degree;
Familiarity with NYS OMH requirements;
Prior work history in New York;
Experience with ages 5+

Description:

The Clinical Primary Therapist works with clients, either individually or in groups, to address mental health concerns.

This role involves providing crisis intervention and counseling to clients.

The Therapist applies knowledge and skill to assist clients in recovery and illness management.

The Therapist is responsible for establishing the boundaries of therapy, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment.

They create a caring therapeutic culture and foundation for client and family engagement in recovery and behavioral management.

Comprehensive assessments are completed to gather data resulting in clinical formulation, which informs the treatment  collaboration with the client and family, the Therapist establishes goals for treatment and identifies interventions to promote goal achievement.

Timely and accurate documentation in the client’s medical record is essential.

Coordination of care with colleagues is necessary to secure appropriate treatment resources.

The Therapist participates in on-call rotations to provide mental health crisis evaluations.

Assessments include psychosocial history, lethality assessments, behavioral observations, and various health evaluations.

The results of assessments inform the treatment plan.

Diagnosis and potential problem statements are discussed with the patient and family.

Treatment plans are person-centered, recovery-oriented, and responsive to cultural needs.

Goals and objectives are linked to assessments and are individualized.

Treatment plans are developed and signed by both client and therapist within 30 days of admission.

Documentation of discharge criteria is also included.

Progress notes summarize services provided, interventions utilized, and client progress toward goals.

Evidenced-based interventions reinforce healthy behaviors and interactions.

Counseling promotes personal and social integration, including health education in coping, medication management, social skills, and symptom management.

The quality and effectiveness of therapy practices are systematically evaluated.

The Therapist engages in self-evaluation and takes accountability to enhance professional development.

Collaboration with the clinic team is essential to achieve productivity standards and facilitate client engagement.