Bilingual Psychotherapist

Behavioral Health New Rochelle, New York


Description

Location: New Rochelle, NY
Hours: 5:45am - 1:45pm (35 hours weekly)
Salary: $68,000
LMSW/LMFT/LCSW/LMHC 
English/Spanish
We are looking for a psychotherapist to support our participants in our dual-licensed OMH/OASAS MAT program. Integrated MAT Opioid Treatment services are provided by an interdisciplinary team responsible for: comprehensive diagnostic assessments; participant-centered care planning; health assessments and physicals; clinical excellence and evidence-based interventions; individual, family and group therapy; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; MAT treatment (Methadone and Suboxone); linkages to additional services and care; and successful achievement of participant-determined outcomes.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Responsible for a caseload of approximately 60 participants.
  • Individual therapy, family/couples therapy and group therapy.
  • Timely, accurate, and complete documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to ensure compliance.
  • Attends Supervision as scheduled with the Program Director
  • Attends weekly IDT meetings.
  • Preforms other duties as needed to ensure the success of the program.
Qualifications: 
  • New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW or LMHC) required.
  • Understanding and experience with OASAS documentation requirements, including intake and assessment, medical necessity, treatment planning and clinical interventions from the start of the treatment through termination.
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience within in the Substance use field preferably in Methadone Maintenance; other addictions, complex trauma and psychosocial stressors of poverty, abuse, abandonment, grief/loss, foster care, low/no literacy, and criminal justice involvement.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
  • Working familiarity with EMR’s.
  • Due to COVID many services are provided via telehealth; Proficient with computers and able to inspire virtual clinical care and creatively engage program participants in their care
  • Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with regulatory agencies, personnel, community stakeholders, participants /families.
Nice to Haves:
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus
  • CASAC-T or CASAC a plus

EOE

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