Psychotherapist

Role: Psychotherapist (Direct Hire)

Location: 1125 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Community Behavioral Health Clinic)

Overview: The Psychotherapist will be responsible for providing psychotherapy to and managing the clinical needs of a caseload of adults living with serious mental illness. They will maintain consumer information in the electronic health record and coordinate services with other providers. This location provides adults (18+) who have serious and persistent mental illness with supportive services.

Pay: $67,000 – 82,800 salary, dependent on experience/licensure.

Schedule: Day Shift schedule, Mon – Fri. Some weekend coverage may be required (rotating).

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Job Duties:

· Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing OASAS 822 and Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinics.

· Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data, responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software.

· Documents all services in accordance with company policies, NYSOMH regulations, and all relevant federal laws.

· Maintains strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.

· In coordination with management, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external; liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources.

· Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team of Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and administrative staff.

· Closely coordinate with external clinicians as appropriate.

· Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with organizational culture, health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Active NYS LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LCAT licensure/registration is required.

· National Provider ID Number (NPI Number) required.

· Experience with underserved populations and direct service to people living with serious and persistent mental illness required.

· Experience with MS Office, general computer literacy required.

· Previous experience with Electronic Health Record documentation preferred.