Mental Health Clinician at Denis Development

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Assessment, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Behavior Modification, Mental Health Consultation, Bio-Psychosocial Evaluations, Treatment Plans, Supervision, Collaboration, Documentation, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Education, Child Welfare, Diverse Populations

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

The Mental Health Clinician provides clinical mental health services to all age patients/families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention and mental health consultation. The social worker will report to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services. This position is a learned professional, requiring achievement of specific advanced educational training related to the duties detailed. REQUIREMENTS: Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention and concrete services. Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients' health problems. Prepares comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, patient histories, treatment plans and reports. Conduct short- and long-term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives. May supervise social work student interns. Educates staff regarding psychosocial issues related to patient care. Actively identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures. Document all patient services in patients' medical records, completes encounter forms for all patient visits. Assure social service compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable). Participates in social service quality assurance program. Participates in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area Masters in Counseling Clinical Psychology from an accredited University required MSW with New York State Certification required NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD/PsyD preferred Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations ie: HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children, adolescents, etc. Healthcare experience preferred. Bi-lingual, Fluent Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Clinician provides clinical mental health services to patients and families, including diagnostic assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention. They work collaboratively with healthcare team members and document all patient services in medical records.