Behavioral Health Therapist IV (LCSW)

Job Function

• Provides psycho-social assessment and screening services to individuals interested in becoming participants in the mental health program.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Provides treatment services to a caseload of 30-50 clients, the caseload number being based on the following factors: show rate, modalities provided (i.e. individual therapy only, group and individual therapy) and maintaining weekly utilization/billing targets.
• Evaluates assessments and makes diagnoses; develops and implements treatment plans according to OMH standards.
• Provides psychotherapy and psycho-education to a variety of clients, utilizing individual, family and group models.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision to discuss cases.
• Involves clients in their own treatment planning as well as their own education about their mental illness(es).
• Develops and maintains clinical records, in accordance to OMH standards.
• Ensures that patients receive coordinated and related services.
• Provides cases intervention, which could include home visits, escorting clients to emergency room, assisting in the development of plan for clients at risk for suicide/homicide.

Mental Health Experience

• M.S.W Degree
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.