A28 Psychotherapist - Behavioral Health (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW)

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply

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 seeking a Psychotherapist willing to float and join our team supporting the Rockland County locations. 

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of patients.  They provide crisis intervention, assessments, screenings, individual, family and group counseling services to patients.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties: 

• 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.
• Functions as a patient advocate by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and other discussions pertaining to patients care with medical and mental health program staff.
• Assesses the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plans.
• Refers those in need of other or more intensive types of mental health and/or case management services to appropriate sources.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling to patients and their families.
• Provides crisis intervention/emergency evaluations to patients when required.
• Provides appropriate follow-up on referred patients.
• Ensures program’s clinical services are in compliance with grants, funding sources and regulatory standards.
• Participates in and/or facilitates case conferences within the agency and with external organizations.
• Maintains data and case records as required and prepares necessary reports.
• Practices in collaboration with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor and other staff involved in the management of patient care.
• Develops treatment plans with patients and/or family members in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation in patient records.
• Provides patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, including identification and categorization of each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Support integrated care through group sessions (directly and in partnership with other providers).

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      

Essential Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s Degree (MSW or MHC)
• Minimum Licensure: New York State Licensure (LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC)
• Minimum Work-Related Experience: 2 years 
• Preferred Skills: Bilingual in Spanish

Job Types: Part-Time and Full-Time positions available

Pay Range: $35.56 - $50.25 per hour based on licensure and experience 

• LMHC: $35.56 - $37.78 
• LMSW: $40.10 - $42.25 
• LCSW: $47.79 - $50.25

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.

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