Mental Health Therapist

Responsibilities

• Performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated.
• Develops and implements comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients and families with clearly defined therapeutic goals.
• Conducts individual, family, couple, and systems-oriented and evidence-based psychotherapies within the accepted standards of practice as delineated by OMH and the Department.
• Ensures successful completion of therapeutic goals and plans termination of therapy accordingly.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows Discipline, Collaborative Care Division, and Department of Psychiatry Mental Health and Wellness Services policies and procedures, as well as those delineated by OMH.
• Engages in annual and periodic performance review process with Program Director, supervisor, and clinical chief.
• Provides brief mental health services for individuals who have a diagnosable mental illness, functions as the primary clinician, and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families.
• Participates in formal and informal collaboration with oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners, and medical social workers.
• May provide support for clinicians in training and participate in coverage for other Division of Collaborative Care and Wellness Programs as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field and major course work in marriage and family theory and practice required.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds required.
• Available to see patients at least one evening a week.

Qualifications

• NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) upon hire required or within 36 months of hire if not obtained upon employment.
• If working on the ACT or Mobile Crisis teams, NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner within 48 months required.

Skills

• Sound working knowledge of models of family therapy.
• 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.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$63,086.00 - $85,176.00

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week.