Social Work Therapist
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Part time Therapist – LMSW, LCSW or LMHC Needed Behavioral Health Department The Therapist is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and specialized group therapy, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, and crisis intervention and counseling. The Therapist also conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations, prepares treatment planning recommendations, and makes internal and external client referrals. Responsibilities Conducts psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations. Conducts individual, group and family therapy consistent with the objectives identified in clients' individual treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients. Provides crisis intervention and emergency assessments as needed. Provides care management services as needed. Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure. Conducts outreach and re-engagement services to clients who need follow up care. Participates actively in departmental quality management program. Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security regulations. Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations. Assists with fostering professional linkages, relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources and collaborates with other services providers. Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based upon client and program need. Adheres to social work standards and ethical principles, agency policies and procedures. Participate in staff meetings as required. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required care planning activities and case conferences. Adheres to all responsibilities and duties of a New York State mandated reporter. Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Maintains updated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health related issues, substance use, harm reduction and other relevant topics. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, or the Director of Behavioral Health Services. Qualifications Required LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC and at least 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience in the field of mental health. Strong clinical background providing individual and group therapy. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use, and harm reduction. Excellent clinical judgement, strong work ethic and high responsiveness to emails/texts. Ability to conduct all services via telemedicine. Excellent writing and administrative skills, ability to learn quickly and to work autonomously. Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and an understanding of regulations relating to mental health. Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and sexual minorities. Must be culturally competent able to work with non-traditional backgrounds in terms of gender identity and sexuality, able to convey sensitivity and non-judgement. Organizational Relationship Reports to the Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Behavioral Health Services Schedule & Location Part -time - 3 days in the office (21 hours per week); hours are flexible For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Jacqueline Shiles Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $32 - $35 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No