Senior Mental Health Therapist

Senior Mental Health Therapist rnrnQualifications and Job DescriptionrnJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to mental health clinical staff.

Acts as site supervisor in the absence of the clinic supervisor.

Is also directly responsible for the assessment and treatment of an assigned caseload of children and/or adults with psychiatric disorders.rnESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:rnrnKnows and exemplifies the Catholic Charities mission, vision and guiding principles;rnModels highest standards of professional ethics and clinical practice;rnAssists with orienting and training new therapists;rnActively provides clinical guidance, consultation, and direction to members of the treatment team.

Effectively utilizes individual and group clinical supervision sessions as a means to improve the staff's clinical skills and expertise;rnProvides guidance to the clinical staff in the completion of comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnosis;rnReviews client records to assure compliance with New York State regulations and third party billing standards;rnReviews active records for appropriateness of treatment and continuing medical necessity;rnTrains and supervises outreach staff in home and community safety strategies and procedures;rnAssists clinical staff with crisis situations and critical/high-risk case concerns;rnProvides guidance to the staff to assure compliance with confidentiality laws and regulations;rnMonitors client discharges to assure appropriate referrals, communication and documentation are completed;rnActs as site supervisor in the clinic supervisor's absence, as directed;rnWillingly accepts other duties as assigned by the clinic supervisor or department director.rnrnESSENTIAL DIRECT SERVICE FUNCTIONS:rnrnOrients new clients to treatment expectations and course of outpatient treatment at Monsignor Carr Institute (MCI);rnCompletes a thorough initial assessment with each client to determine appropriateness for admission.

Makes appropriate referral if client does not meet admission criteria;rnCompletes required electronic and paper admission documentation and admits appropriate clients to the program as per policy and regulations;rnCompletes initial and ongoing treatment plans within the required time frames that include the current needs, strengths, safety, and corresponding plan of care for each client;rnProvides therapeutic individual/group/family therapy as prescribed in the client's course of treatment and treatment plan;rnUtilizes an effective manner and therapeutic style that demonstrates caring and empathy toward clients;rnMakes active attempts to re-engage clients who withdraw from treatment when clinically appropriate;rnProduces accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes after each session or interaction that reflects the client's status, progress, and treatment plan goals;rnCompletes case record self-audits on each client's chart as required;rnPromptly and actively communicates with the client's family and designated collaterals and service providers;rnConducts home visits when clinically appropriate, as per NYSOMH regulations;rnObserves client confidentiality laws and regulations and assures that release of information forms have been properly initiated, signed and updated as necessary;rnCompletes outpatient treatment review (OTR) forms and all required paperwork to enable third party reimbursement in a prompt, professional, and efficient manner;rnDischarges clients per MCI policy and procedure.

Promptly completes discharge summaries and sends a copy to the appropriate referral sources as per policy and regulations;rnParticipates in required staff meetings and designated training.

Attends other educational training to keep skills current and maintain credentials.

Keeps credential up to date.rnConsistently meets the MCI standard for clinical productivity.rnrnMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:rnEDUCATION: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with New York State license LCSW, LCSW-Rrn Specify Special Requirements:rnDemonstrated record of excellence in providing direct mental health treatment in a licensed clinic setting.rnEXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years professional mental health clinical experience, including at least two (2) years providing clinical supervision to students and/or professional clinical staff

Full Time