Sun River Health
Licensed Master Social Worker/CASAC Bilingual Spanish
Sun River Health, Peekskill, New York, United States, 10566
Job Description
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 Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) / CASAC based out of our busy Peekskill, NY health center.
This position provides crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessments, individual, family and group counseling and/or case management services to HIV positive patients, their partners, caregivers and family members, as well as other patients with issues related to chronic illness, aging, maternity, domestic violence or other social problems. This position also provides education and counseling to patients and their significant others in need of addiction treatment counseling services. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms a mental status exam on all new Mental Health patients and reviews with psychiatrist/primary care provider.Provides a comprehensive mental health intake/assessment for all new patients referred by primary care provider or other service provider for medical and/or social/emotional issues.Maintains data and case records as required and prepares necessary reports.Provides individual, group and family counseling to patients and their families.Provides creative prevention services to individuals at risk of infection and other chronic medical conditions or negative health or social factors.Provides case management services as needed to support primary care.Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation in patient records.Provides crisis intervention/emergency evaluations to patients when required.Required Education & Skills:
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)Bilingual English and SpanishActive NYS LMSW licensureActive OASAS Program CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counsel)Required experience:
2+ years of experience working with patients in a healthcare settingSun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,138-$80,000 annual exempt for LMSW
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 A28 Peekskill 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 Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides 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
NYS licensure LCSW, LMSW or LMHC
At least 2 years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000 annually based 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 Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) / CASAC based out of our busy Peekskill, NY health center.
This position provides crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessments, individual, family and group counseling and/or case management services to HIV positive patients, their partners, caregivers and family members, as well as other patients with issues related to chronic illness, aging, maternity, domestic violence or other social problems. This position also provides education and counseling to patients and their significant others in need of addiction treatment counseling services. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms a mental status exam on all new Mental Health patients and reviews with psychiatrist/primary care provider.Provides a comprehensive mental health intake/assessment for all new patients referred by primary care provider or other service provider for medical and/or social/emotional issues.Maintains data and case records as required and prepares necessary reports.Provides individual, group and family counseling to patients and their families.Provides creative prevention services to individuals at risk of infection and other chronic medical conditions or negative health or social factors.Provides case management services as needed to support primary care.Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation in patient records.Provides crisis intervention/emergency evaluations to patients when required.Required Education & Skills:
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)Bilingual English and SpanishActive NYS LMSW licensureActive OASAS Program CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counsel)Required experience:
2+ years of experience working with patients in a healthcare settingSun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,138-$80,000 annual exempt for LMSW
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 A28 Peekskill 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 Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides 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
NYS licensure LCSW, LMSW or LMHC
At least 2 years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000 annually based 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.