Mental Health Therapist for Psychiatry

Job Information

Organization: University of Rochester Medical Center

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist for Psychiatry

Position Start Date: 12/29/2023

Location: Rochester

Job Description

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
Other duties as assigned (e.g., treatment planning, etc.)
Master’s degree from a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or accredited program with major course work in mental health counseling.

 

Experience working in clinical setting with children / adolescents and families, including group therapy.

Experience with acute services (inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, crisis services) strongly preferred.

Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Experience working in clinical setting with adults, including group therapy.

·   Knowledge about behavioral health assessments/evaluations and evidenced based interventions;

·   Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families;

·   Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care.

Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works     toward ensuring all patients feel welcome.

Experience with acute services (inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, crisis services) strongly preferred. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Licensure as a social worker, as defined by the State Board for Social Work, State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services is required.  If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 18 months within which to obtain it, unless duties will be performed under OMH then minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure will be required upon employment start.

Requires NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or limited permit eligible.  If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 18 months to obtain the NYS license.

 

 

Contact Information

Stephanie Bruder

Administrator II

585-275-3575

Stephanie_Bruder@urmc.rochester.edu

Barbara Williams

Director of the Crisis Stabilization Team

585-275-8647

Barbara_Williams@URMC.Rochester.edu

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