Mental Health Therapist at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Village of Newark, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

66000.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Assessments, Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Case Management, DSM-V-TR, Clinical Supervision, Billing Documentation, Spanish Bilingualism, Mental Health Counseling

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: Mental Health Therapist Location: Newark, NY Department: Restart Residential Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Salary: $62k - $66k As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs. If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special! About the role: Under general supervision, provide initial assessment and ongoing counseling or treatment to clients. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct diagnostic assessments and counseling, or treatment for clients referred by various sources. Uses the current edition of criteria from the DSM-V-TR to assess mental disorders. Provides treatment in individual, couple, family, or group therapy sessions depending on client need. Have adequate awareness and knowledge of medications used to treat mental health conditions. Completes necessary case record paperwork according to department, State, Federal and carrier procedures. Performs regular contact with PCP’s, referral sources, and HMO personnel as needed. Corresponds with PCP within first three appointments, provides periodic updates and a closing letter. Provides information for HMO and payer utilization review as required. Participates in staff meetings and clinical supervision as determined by supervisor. Inform supervisors of significant events/issues related to clients as appropriate and follows program’s defined incident reporting process as required. Maintains current knowledge on professional practice through reading and reasonable attendance at seminars, workshops and conferences. Attend agency and department required trainings. Supports quality improvement efforts, including but not limited to satisfaction surveys, accurate reporting of and use of outcome data, and use of selected quality monitoring instruments. Carries a caseload according to departmental standards. Completes all statistics, written reports and billing forms in a thorough and timely fashion. Delivers training sessions, as qualified and requested by supervisor. Provides clinical support through rotating on-call procedures. Responsible for running integrated groups for individuals participating in mental health and/or substance use treatment. Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops. Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse Other duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required. #INSJ Requirements Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-LP or LMHC), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-P or LMSW) required within three months of hire. Experience: Five years of supervised clinical experience. Members of insurance panels including but not limited to Blue Choice and MVP, is preferred. Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred. Clinician I Qualifications: MSW or MHC Clinician II Qualifications: LMSW or LMHC, LMSW-P or LMSW-P Clinician III Qualifications: LCSW Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law. Top Benefits and Perks: Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan Generous time off package and work-life balance Comprehensive benefits package Supportive and collaborative environment Opportunities for growth and development Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives Join us and help make a positive impact on our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Responsibilities

Provide initial assessments and ongoing counseling to clients using DSM-V-TR criteria in individual, group, or family settings. Maintain detailed case records and collaborate with primary care physicians and insurance providers to ensure quality care.