SSMH LMSW or LCSW Clinical Primary Therapist FT at Carenest Health Services

Outpatient Behavioral Health background. Must be familiar w/ NYS requirements / have worked in NY previously.On Call involved for off shift and weekend. M-F 8a-7p scheduleProvides Crisis intervention to SSMH and GGH and Counseling for JDK OutpatientOutpatient Behavioral Health background. On Call requirements Must be an LMSW. JD attached. Monday-Friday Hours of operation range from 8 am-7:00 pm . There is also Call involved for off shift and weekend. Provides Crisis intervention to SSMH and GGH and Counseling for JDK Outpatient Clinic The Clinical Primary Therapist works with clients either individually or in groups to address mental health concerns. The Clinical Primary Therapist applies knowledge and skill to assist clients in recovery and illness management. The Primary Therapist is responsible to establish the boundaries of therapy including a comfortable safe environment caring therapeutic culture and foundation for client / family engagement in recovery and behavioral management. The Primary Therapist completes a comprehensive assessment gathering data and information resulting in clinical formulation as the framework for development of the treatment collaboration with the client / family the Therapist establishes goals for treatment and identifies the interventions to promote goal achievement. The Clinical Primary Therapist is responsible for timely accurate documentation in the client s medical record coordination of care with colleagues in the clinic and colleagues throughout the continuum to secure the appropriate treatment resources to promote client health. The Primary Clinical Primary Therapist participates in the on call rotation to the Emergency Departments of Finger Lakes Health to provide mental health crisis evaluationsComprehensive assessment includes the psychosocial history lethality (risk of harm to self or others) behavioral observations substance dependence /abuse the clients chief complaint focus/goals of needed treatment physical developmental cognitive mental and emotional health status demographic profiles history of health patterns illnesses past history and treatments and family social cultural community supports and strengths that can be used to promote health. Assessment includes screening for co-occurring substance use disorder. The assessment results in a clinical formulation which informs the treatment plan Reassessment of behaviors is completed at each visit. Diagnosis and potential problem statements are derived from assessment data. Diagnosis and risk factors are discussed with the patient and family. Treatment plan are person centered recovery oriented and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs of the client. Treatment plan goals/objectives are clearly linked to the assessment and discharge criteria are individualized and person centered.. Treatment plans reflect attainable steps toward goal achievement and include target dates contain specific evidence based interventions/services used by the therapist and identifies frequency of services. Treatment plans are developed signed by client and therapist within 30 days of admission. Discharge criteria are identified within the treatment plan updates and reflect the desired accomplishments of the client. Completes and maintains clinic records and progress notes according to regulations and within specified timeframes. Progress notes are linked to goals/objectives and summarize services provided interventions utilized and clients response and progress toward goals. New information impacting treatment is incorporated in the documentation and considered in the treatment plan updates. Evidence of engagement and retention is reflected in the documentation t. Discharge criteria are developed and documents expected change in patient statusEvidenced based interventions reinforce healthy behaviors and interactions. Counseling promotes the patients personal and social integration and includes health education in the areas of increased coping medication use social skills and symptom managementSystematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of Therapy Practice both individual and group and uses the results of quality improvement activities as well as evidence based interventions to initiate changes in individual therapy practice and to influence delivery of mental health services within the clinic. Engages in self-evaluation of practice identifying strengths and areas in which professional development would be beneficial and takes accountability / initiative to increase knowledge and enhance skill. Collaborates with members of the clinic team to achieve productivity standards reduce no show rates and facilitate client engagement.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBLSRequired02 years as a LCSW or LMSW Required2YearsCovid and Flu VaccineRequired0QuestionsNo.QuestionQuestion1Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years (Geveva General Hospital Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Living Center North Living Center South Finger Lakes Medical PC The Homestead Huntington Living Center)Question2If Yes how long has it been since you worked there and what location were you at Question3Do you reside outside of the 30-mile radius for the facility you re applying forQuestion4Do you have any RTO Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1