Primary Therapist

STATUS: Full Time • LOCATION: RMHC • DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Mental Health • City: Rochester • Postal Code: 14621

About the role

As a Licensed Primary Therapist, you are an important resource and trusted confidant for each patient, providing treatment while allowing the patient the highest quality of life.

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm (4 days per week and 1 evening per week 10:30am-7:00pm)

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Interview and observe patients to form assessment; document findings
• Relationship Development: Establish a therapeutic alliance with each patient; collaborate with patient and other resources to review objectives and outcomes of care; focus on the patient’s needs and provide a structured process for patient to reach objectives
• Treatment Plan Development: Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates initial assessment; coordinate care with primary medical providers; continually evaluate and revise treatment plan based on most current assessment
• Caseload Management: Maintain a dynamic caseload and ensure quality care throughout each case

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Services field required
• Two years of mental health experience preferred
• New Graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation. Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date
• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder in one of these professions required. Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire

Attributes

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Ability to multitask, plan and balance multiple responsibilities
• Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred

Physical Requirements

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.

Pay

Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $80,000.00