The Institute for Family Health
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - The Institute for Family Health at Westchester Square
The Institute for Family Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - The Institute for Family Health at Westchester Square
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MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - The Institute for Family Health at Westchester Square
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Brief Description Provides clinical mental health services to patients and families of all ages in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. The clinician reports to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and works collaboratively with health‑care team members throughout the organization, utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services. This position requires advanced education and training related to the duties described.
Requirements
Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention and concrete services.
Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health‑care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients’ health problems.
Prepare comprehensive bio‑psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, patient histories, treatment plans and reports.
Conduct short‑ and long‑term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
May supervise social‑work student interns.
Educate staff regarding psychosocial issues related to patient care.
Actively identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures.
Document all patient services in patient medical records and complete encounter forms for all patient visits.
Assure social‑service compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable).
Participate in the social‑service quality assurance program.
Participate in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.
Qualifications
Licensure in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or Psychologist.
Master’s degree in Counseling Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
MSW with New York State certification.
NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD/PsyD.
NYC license if Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
CSW if MSW.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations (e.g., HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children, adolescents, etc.).
Healthcare experience preferred.
Bi‑lingual; fluent Spanish preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Please visit www.Institute.org for more information.
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MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - The Institute for Family Health at Westchester Square
role at
The Institute for Family Health .
Brief Description Provides clinical mental health services to patients and families of all ages in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. The clinician reports to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and works collaboratively with health‑care team members throughout the organization, utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services. This position requires advanced education and training related to the duties described.
Requirements
Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention and concrete services.
Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health‑care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients’ health problems.
Prepare comprehensive bio‑psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, patient histories, treatment plans and reports.
Conduct short‑ and long‑term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
May supervise social‑work student interns.
Educate staff regarding psychosocial issues related to patient care.
Actively identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures.
Document all patient services in patient medical records and complete encounter forms for all patient visits.
Assure social‑service compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable).
Participate in the social‑service quality assurance program.
Participate in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.
Qualifications
Licensure in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or Psychologist.
Master’s degree in Counseling Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
MSW with New York State certification.
NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD/PsyD.
NYC license if Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
CSW if MSW.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations (e.g., HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children, adolescents, etc.).
Healthcare experience preferred.
Bi‑lingual; fluent Spanish preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Please visit www.Institute.org for more information.
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