Fee-for-Service (FFS) Therapist

THE JEWISH BOARD; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking compassionate therapists to provide comprehensive care. This role involves assessing client needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering counseling to diverse populations. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and connect clients with vital community resources. With a strong emphasis on holistic care and professional development, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of New Yorkers. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while providing robust support to its staff.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work Options

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must have relevant social work licensure.
• Experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Coordinate client care with other agencies.

Skills

Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Relevant Licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.

Make a bigger difference


Sign on Bonus $1,000.00
Purpose:
As a Therapist at The Jewish Board, you’ll provide comprehensive mental health and social services to your clients and their families with compassion and expertise. You’ll assess client needs, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, and connect clients with community resources. You will also collaborate with healthcare professionals throughout the agency and with external partners to ensure holistic care for the client.
Crucially, you’ll help deliver on The Jewish Board’s mandate to provide clinically sophisticated outpatient care to our clients, using cutting-edge, evidence-based, integrated treatment models, all while benefitting from robust clinical and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering outstanding care to your clients
• Conduct assessments to determine clients’ social, emotional, and financial needs, including current functioning and barriers to engagement, and identify appropriate interventions to manage risk and render mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. These assessments may incorporate external sources of information, including client reports and family/caregiver perspectives.
• Develop and implement individualized, person-centered treatment plans using evidence-based models when appropriate.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Deliver in-person and telehealth crisis intervention and support, depending on client needs.
• Coordinate with other mental health and social service agencies and non-agency providers, including shelters, schools, and the justice system, to coordinate client care.
• Refer clients to community resources and support services.
• Advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system.

Supporting client care through operational excellence

• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Work with the scheduling team to ensure timely initial and follow-up client appointments.
• Maintain minimum caseload per agency guidelines while achieving productivity targets.
• Complete annual trainings in evidence-based interventions and effectively incorporate the evidence-based techniques learned into client care.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records and other documentation according to the standards and time frames established by The Jewish Board, regulatory agencies, and/or funding sources.
• Demonstrate the professional behaviors and ethical standards established by the licensing board, relevant professional association, and The Jewish Board’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Applicants must have at least one of the following: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT).
• A limited permit will be considered, but the applicant must pass the appropriate licensing exam within 6 months of the start date.
• Strong understanding of social work principles and practices.
• Skilled in treating both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in OMH/OASAS outpatient clinic settings.
• Bilingual is preferred

Preferred schedule:
• Fee for Service Hybrid (Minimum of 20 kept visits per week)
• Fee For Service Full Time Remote (Minimum of 30-35 kept visits per week)


We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.

Our Values.

Our values help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.

Treat every person
with dignity

We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Strive to
be outstanding

We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.

Embrace each
other’s differences

We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.

Engage individuals and families
as our partners

We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.