Psychotherapist

Job Description

Position Summary

The Psychotherapist is a core clinical provider within EFMNY’s Westchester satellite clinic, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals with epilepsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/DD), and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

This role operates within a collaborative model alongside Community Living Corporation (CLC), supporting individuals in IRA settings. The position utilizes a hybrid service model, providing virtual services (Article 31) and in-person care (Article 16) to ensure continuity, access, and coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based practices

Conduct intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning

Maintain caseload, ensuring engagement, follow-up, and continuity of care

Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, billing, and compliance

Co-Facilitate clinical groups (e.g., anger management, coping skills, social skills, psychoeducation)

Clinical Training & Support

Provide training to staff on:

PHQ-9 administration and interpretation

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Best practices for biopsychosocial assessments

Support consistent use of screening tools and clinical documentation standards

Serve as a resource for assessment, risk identification, and intake processes

Maintain a target caseload aligned with full-time productivity expectations, generally ranging between approximately 30–40 active clients, depending on service mix, scheduling needs, and program demands

Census Growth & Engagement

Support clinic growth through referral follow-up and intake engagement

Re-engage inactive clients and promote retention

Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure timely service initiation

Coordination & Client Oversight

Coordinate with residential (IRA) and day habilitation teams

Provide oversight during transitional periods (post-day habilitation) as needed

Collaborate with housing managers to support treatment adherence and attendance

Crisis & Interdisciplinary Care

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to Life Plans

Support integration of clinical services within broader care coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Complete all documentation in TenEleven (10e11) EHR

Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready records

Adhere to OMH, OPWDD, DOH, and EFMNY standards

*This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Failure to comply with job duties or responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or termination.

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