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About the Role

The LCSW or LMSW provides mental health services including outreach, assessments, counseling, psychotherapy, and case management utilizing evidenced based practices for a diverse patient population and consultation to intra-agency personnel in an integrated health care setting. This role functions as a team member with interdisciplinary staff and works with community agencies to assure coordinated care for patients, in support of Ryan Health's mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Complete screening, intake, risk, mental status and psychosocial assessments for patients seeking mental health treatment or referred to the Mental Health Department.
Function as the primary therapist for patients in need of mental health services utilizing multi-modality therapy to serve a diverse caseload of children, adolescents, and adults including geriatric patients.
Develop group protocols and lead therapy and psycho-educational groups as assigned.
Use the Bio-Psycho-Social model, diagnose according to the DSM V, develop a comprehensive care/treatment plan and provide case management services.
Document and complete all patient assessments including intake, psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, transfer summaries, termination summaries, progress notes, referrals, outreach, and follow-up in a timely manner.
Complete and lock all notes within the Center’s electronic medical record in a timely manner utilizing appropriate ICD 10 and CPT codes.
Ensure that notes in need of co-signature are appropriately assigned and reviewed.
Consult with primary care practitioners to provide assessments, information and referral as needed.
Assist in the development of care plans for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Act as a liaison to health care providers, community agencies and other staff to ensure patients access to services and address barriers to care.
Participate in community outreach and educational activities to promote the Network and program’s services.
Provide workshops on selected mental health topics.
Maintain professional competency by attendance at professional conferences, in-service seminars, and other meetings.
Assess the quality of care given in consultation with other Department members and in individual and peer supervision.
Participate in regular supervisory meetings and Departmental Staff meetings.
Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to supervisor.
Supervise students as assigned.
Perform other special projects/duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable and trained in some evidenced based practices.
Able to practice using multi-modalities, individual, group and/or relationship therapies.
Demonstrated track record of organization, focus and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
Working experience with electronic medical records software.
Able to use a computer for word processing and scheduling appointments in a calendar.
Experience treating individuals with mental illness and working with diverse patient populations.
Able to meet the demands of a busy clinic practice in both serving patients well and documenting the work done in a timely manner.
Demonstrate cultural competency.

Skills

Outreach
Assessments
Counseling
Psychotherapy
Case management
Evidenced based practices
Multi-modality therapy
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Relationship services
Screening tools
Assessment tools
Bio-Psycho-Social model
DSM V diagnosis
Integrated treatment planning
Advocacy
Coordination with providers
Electronic medical records software
Computer proficiency
Word processing
Calendar scheduling
Cultural competency
Customer Service
Cooperation/Teamwork
Spanish (preferred)

Location

Women and Children - New York, NY 10025

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Experienced
Two years’ experience in a health/behavioral health setting as a social worker (preferred)

Education Level

Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work
Licensed Master SW or Licensed Clinical SW
Licensed to practice in the State of New York

Salary/Compensations

$41.06 - $53.09 Hourly

About the Company

Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity

Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.