Job Abstract

Job Location

US-NY-New York

Type

Regular Full-Time

SCOPE OF ROLE:

SUS Wellness Works is pleased to offer a full-time Psychotherapist position at our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. The Psychotherapist will be responsible for providing psychotherapy to and managing the clinical needs of a caseload of adults and children living with serious mental illness. They will maintain consumer information in the electronic health record and coordinate services with other providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing Article 31 outpatient mental health clinics (Part 599 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations).
• Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.
• In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required.
• Coordinates care with SUS nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to SUS as appropriate.
• Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with SU5' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness approaches figure prominently.

Hybrid Schedule available

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT required (Limited Permits will be considered)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

- High degree of computer literacy
- Experience in an Article 31 Mental Health Clinic preferred
- Familiarity with recovery-oriented, evidence-based clinical practice preferred
- Experience with dually diagnosed individuals preferred
- Demonstrated experience with diverse populations preferred
- Availability to provide services in the community (off-site) based on treatment needs or crisis
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 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 Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.