Psychotherapist

About the role

The LMSW therapist provides specialized Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Services for a combined Integrated Outpatient Services (IOS License) and Outpatient Substance Use (A32 OASAS 822) panel of care recipients at the East New York Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Completes initial and episodic psychosocial, mental health and substance use assessment, treatment plans, and timely discharges
• Assesses each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as needed
• Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in addressing presenting goals and needs, adjusting to life and making positive changes
• Complete comprehensive assessments to support appropriate DSM diagnosis
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services such as detoxification, rehabilitation, respite programs, etc
• Support with emergency problems in crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and clinical engagement with appropriate follow-up and consultation with supervisor and interdisciplinary team
• Complete all documentation and billing within 24-48 hours
• Engage in outreach to clients who do not attend scheduled appointments and document appropriately
• Collaborate with other staff members in interdisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop and update treatment plans
• Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information, use of prescribed medications and attendance to provider appointments
• Assess the effectiveness of therapy programs and client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in client's status
• Remains aware of all program policies that ensure quality comprehensive care and to meet the regulatory agencies’ guidelines
• Provides individual counseling and facilitation of varied clinical and psycho-educational weekly groups
• Performs toxicology assessments as needed
• Completes weekly, monthly program reports, including familiarity with STARS, HRA-HASA Harm Reduction Report, parole/probation/ACS and collaboration with the courts around client mandates
• Performs other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of IOS/OASAS services
• Attends weekly team meetings
• Partakes in regular clinical supervision
• Participate in monthly continuing education

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work with an active CASAC preferred
• Current NYS licensure (LMSW or LCSW) or possesses a permit from the New York State Education Department
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing mental health and substance use counseling/therapy within a clinical setting
• Well versed in diagnosis, therapy, educational programs and development of treatment plans
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred