Sun River Health
Licensed Master Social Worker
Sun River Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Responsibilities
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time Psychotherapist to support our A31 Sidney Baer, NYC location.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Psychotherapist provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of clients. Strong therapy skills are essential. The position reports to the Program Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides psychotherapy for patients.Provides psychosocial evaluations for patientsPractices in collaboration with psych NPs, psychiatrist and other medical staff to manage patient careAssesses the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plansFunctions as a patient advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and informal discussion with health care and mental health program staffProvides patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issuesProvides written reports and care coordination as needed.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competencePerforms all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergenciesDemonstrates an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. At least 2 years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required for the Brooklyn and Queens sites.
NYS Licensure (LMSW, LMHC or LCSW)
Salary Range: $69,000 - $100,000 depending on licensure.
Relation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time Psychotherapist to support our A31 Sidney Baer, NYC location.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Psychotherapist provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of clients. Strong therapy skills are essential. The position reports to the Program Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides psychotherapy for patients.Provides psychosocial evaluations for patientsPractices in collaboration with psych NPs, psychiatrist and other medical staff to manage patient careAssesses the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plansFunctions as a patient advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and informal discussion with health care and mental health program staffProvides patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issuesProvides written reports and care coordination as needed.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competencePerforms all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergenciesDemonstrates an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. At least 2 years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required for the Brooklyn and Queens sites.
NYS Licensure (LMSW, LMHC or LCSW)
Salary Range: $69,000 - $100,000 depending on licensure.
Relation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.