About the Role
The Psychotherapist provides psychotherapy and manages the clinical needs of adults and children with mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. The role involves delivering evidence-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented treatment, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating care within an integrated team.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing S:US’ CCBHC OASAS 822 and Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinics.
- Monitors consumer data integrity and ensures the reliability and accuracy of clinical data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software.
- Documents all services in accordance with S:US policies, NYSOMH regulations, and federal laws, maintaining strict confidentiality of consumers.
- Conducts outreach and marketing to potential referral sources, acting as a liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources.
- Coordinates care with S:US nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, administrative staff, and external clinicians.
- Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with S:US' organizational culture, emphasizing health/mental health integration, rehabilitation, recovery, and wellness.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT required.
- MSW meeting requirements for NYS limited permit are eligible.
- National Provider ID Number (NPI Number).
- Experience with underserved populations and direct service to people living with serious and persistent mental illness.
- Experienced with Microsoft Suite and general computer literacy.
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Experience in an OASAS 822 and Article 31 Mental Health Clinic.
- Familiarity with recovery-oriented, evidence-based clinical practice.
- Experience with dually diagnosed individuals.
- Experience with diverse populations.
Education Level
- MSW
Salary/Compensations
- USD $67,000.00/Yr. - USD $82,800.00/Yr.
Benefits
- Health and wellness resources
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
About the Company
- S:US is an equal opportunity employer.
- We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws.
- S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.
- To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.
