Sup, Mental Health Therapist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500125 Psychiatry SMH Child/Adoles

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 212

Compensation Range:

$65,125.00 - $84,662.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides comprehensive mental health and dual diagnosis services for individuals who have mental illness. Provides supervision to professional mental health therapists and students. Provides leadership in working with hospital staff and community social services relative to the psycho-social problems of patients. Participates in formulating policy and establishing procedures and participates in the orientation and training of new staff.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist functions at the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness (PBH&W): Brighter Days Urgent Care Center as the Coordinator of the Short-Term Assessment & Response Team (START) and provides clinical supervision to START and Walk-In service clinicians. As the coordinator of the START program, the Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist collaborates with referral sources, leads START team meetings, and is engaged in program planning and development. The Supervisor Mental Health Therapist also provides direct clinical care as a START and Walk-In Service clinician. In the role of a START clinician, the team member provides short-term solution-focused treatment to patients and their families and is responsible for assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and therapy in the up to 6-session model of care. In the role of a Walk-In service clinician, the team member provides an initial mental health evaluation and safety assessment, immediate evidence- informed crisis intervention, and follow-up recommendations and linkage to appropriate community resources and treatment (e.g., START). The Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist is a member of the leadership team and supports other leadership functions such as coordinating walk-in service and supporting the direct admission process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care to youth and their families in the START (Short- Term Assessment & Response Team) track of the PBH&W Brighter Days Urgent Care Center under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgement. More specifically, provides short-term solution- focused treatment to patients and their families and is responsible for assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and therapy in the up to 6- session model of care. Mobilizes patient, family, and natural support networks when clinically indicated. Meets minimum target for clinical productivity.
• Provide direct patient care to youth and their families in the Walk-In track of the PBH&W Brighter Days Urgent Care Center. More specifically, provides an initial mental health/safety assessment, and evidence-informed crisis intervention, as well as follow-up recommendations and linkage to appropriate community resources and treatment.
• Provides supervision to staff clinicians and trainees. Shares responsibility for the quality of care being provided by the supervisee (e.g., shares knowledge of evidence-based assessment and interventions, community resources, models ethical behavior and standards, provides regular feedback on strengths and areas for growth, communicates with other members of the supervisory team). Supervisors provide oversight to ensure that supervisees meet service standards (e.g., clinical productivity and timely completion of high-quality documentation).
• Coordinates START program including planning and program development. Collaborates with referral sources and other professionals both internal and external (ex. Community outpatient services, PCPs, Schools, Mobile Crisis Team, CPEP, Crisis Call Line, etc.). Prov