About Us:
Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a supportive atmosphere.
Liberty Resources is currently seeking an Intake Therapist for our Integrated Health Care clinic. Integrated Health Care, an Article 31 Outpatient Clinic, is the largest provider of outpatient mental health services in Central New York.
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Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Position Summary:
The Intake Therapist is primarily responsible for conducting intake assessments to determine the appropriate provision of therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups referred to the Integrated Health Care Clinic.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts intake assessments, including gathering data from spouses, significant others, parents, children and other relevant sources.
- Utilizes clinical assessment skills to determine appropriate level of care for prospective clients.
- Assess client’s needs and preferences related for treatment services and providers to best assist in the process of clinical case assignments and referrals.
- Assisting with engagement efforts and provide short term crisis coverage while client is waiting to establish care.
- Work closely with Patient Access Navigator to engage with potential patients, referral sources, and community stakeholders regarding the services that are offered at Integrated Health Care and across the various divisions of Liberty Resources.
- Provides support with Intake Assessments to local satellite clinics when necessary.
- Provides person-centered treatment to individuals, groups, couples, and family psychotherapy to a small caseload as indicated using evidence based practices to support client in achieving their identified goals.
- Provides crisis intervention services when necessary for caseload.
- Utilizes diagnostic and assessment information to develop clinical case conceptualization and treatment plans in collaboration with client system and clinical supervisor.
- Advocates on behalf of the client (adult, children and their families) to ensure adequacy of services (i.e. educational, legal and community) by providing linkages and coordination with county providers and agencies.
- Utilizes knowledge of mental health, substance use, and other outside resources to help navigate the client pre-Intake in order to assess the appropriate program to be enrolled into (behavioral health/substance use).
Qualifications:
LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT or related advanced clinical degree and New York State license. At least three (3) years post-graduate experience. Prior related experience may be substituted for one of the three year post-graduate requirement. Must be flexible, oriented to family work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation when required.
Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Why Choose Liberty’s Integrated Health Care Clinic?
- Liberty’s Integrated Health Care Clinic is an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Programs. LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs are eligible to apply to this program.
- Clinical supervision is available to support licensure progression
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- CEU reimbursement and support
- Manageable caseload sizes
- Supportive work-life balance culture including combined in-person and work from home schedules
- Competitive time off package
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