Mental Health Therapist for Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Job Information

Organization: University of Rochester

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist for Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Position Start Date: 11/15/2023

Location: Rochester, NY

Job Description

Provides comprehensive mental health services to adults on our acute adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric units. Position entails group and individual therapy in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Some opportunities for family-based therapeutic work may be available.

Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment, conducts group therapy for adults on our acute inpatient psychiatric units. The therapist will have some flexibility in types of group therapy provided, based on their own areas of interest and expertise.

Provides direct clinical services to assigned patients, including individual   therapy and crisis intervention. Some opportunities for family-based therapeutic work may be available.

Participates collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide coordinated care. Collaborates with other professionals both internally and externally throughout patient care activities.

Documents treatment in patients’ electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations.  Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director.

Maintains professional CEU requirements by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences.

Subscribes to the Departmental goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competence events and training appropriate to job duties

Contact Information

Tasha Wilson, LMSW

Social Work Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry

Desk Line: (585) 275-3518

 

Tara M. Augenstein, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Director of Therapeutic Services, Adult and Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry

Licensed Psychologist, Adult and Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry

Phone: 585-275-9107

 

Amar Richards

Admin Assistant for Inpatient Psychiatry

Phone:585-276-3672

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