Fee for Service Therapist

Behavioral Health Mt. Vernon, New York


Description

Location: New Rochelle, NY or Mt. Vernon, NY
Hours: Fee-For-Service
Salary: $40 to $50 (depending on licensure)
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
SKILLS / ABILITIES
 
-Capacity to provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults
-Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, disabilities and the treatment of mental illness
-Capacity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently
-Ability to develop and implement treatment care plans
-Computer literate and able to perform the functions of electronic charting
-Knowledge of the managed care authorization process
-Ability to be flexible
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
  1. Maintain consistent work attendance. 
  2. Requests for time off are made to assigned supervisor.
  3. Screen, assess, and evaluate all incoming referrals; provide initial assessment.
  4. Provide individual, group and family therapy, in the office and in community settings, as appropriate
  5. Provide Evidence Based treatment to children and families.
  6. Document utilizing the electronic medical record.
  7. Read TGCW e-mail.
  8. Meet the productivity requirements for client contacts (specific to number of hours worked).
  9. Provide 24 hour emergency coverage of assigned clients via the agency answering service / phone contact.
  10. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide written reports, as needed.
  11. Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, collaboratively, with the client and family.
  12. Participate with program staff members in identifying situations that require intervention, and in determining appropriate means of intervention.
 
  1. Complete clinical/counseling records, as required, in accordance with The Guidance Center of Westchester’s policies and procedures, and in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
  2. Complete periodic insurance reports, authorizations, and re-authorizations as required.
  3. Work with community resources to identify and provide services as needed.
  4. Initiate and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, as necessary.
  5. Plan, develop and implement curricula for program groups and activities, as needed.
  6. Attend in-service trainings/workshops and or conferences in order to maintain a level of professional excellence.
  7. Provide patient education and support in medication management, per physician/prescriber, when needed.
  8. Provide case management and referral services for clients in collaboration with other providers.
  9. Arrange and/or participate in Network Meetings.
  10. Be knowledgeable of crisis signs and symptoms, provide crisis intervention services for clients, securing appropriate supports as needed and reporting all incidents according to agency policies and procedures.
  11. Report high risk cases to supervisor and follow clinic protocol.
  12. Serve on Committees (agency and school) as mutually determined with supervisor.
  13. Collaborate with child/youth student support services staff students presenting with various issues, in order to identify the most effective course of action.
  14. Participate in supervision with assigned supervisor.
  15. Participate in clinical team meetings.
  16. Be aware of and apply the principles of culturally sensitive practice.
  17. Encourage and foster family participation and advocate for the client with family, school and other agencies.
  18. Participate in quality assurance activities.
  19. Participate in special projects.
ff.  Supervise student intern (s), if credential qualifies, per program need and approval of supervisor.
EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V