LMSW/LCSW/LMHC

Richmond University Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 Union

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in New York State is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to deliver comprehensive clinical services in the inpatient behavioral health setting. The role includes assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient recovery.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, crisis intervention, and patient/family education, with emphasis on trauma-informed, person-centered care across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• NYS License/Registration as a social worker or mental health counselor required (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC).
• Experience treating concurrent substance use and mental illness.
• Prior hospital or community health agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify needs and plan interventions.
• Provide person-centered, trauma-informed clinical services.
• Develop and integrate individualized care plans into treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff for coordinated care.
• Provide case management including discharge planning and coordination.
• Deliver crisis intervention, advocacy, and patient/family education.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group interventions as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation of plans, notes, and assessments.
• Work independently to complete tasks, including weekends.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive clinical services to patients and their families within the inpatient behavioral health setting. This role is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and delivering therapeutic and supportive services to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Clinician collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members and contributes valuable insight to patient care and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, families, and/or significant others to identify needs and determine appropriate clinical interventions across the lifespan
• Provides appropriate clinical services that are person centered and trauma informed and in accordance with departmental and organizational standards
• Develop and integrate individualized care plans into the overall patient treatment plan
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Provide comprehensive case management services, including discharge planning and care coordination
• Deliver clinical interventions such as crisis intervention, advocacy, and patient/family education
• Facilitate individual, family, and group interventions as appropriate to support patient recovery and well-being
• Completes documentation including person centered treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, screening tools and results in a timely manner.
• Work independently to complete tasks, especially on weekends

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience Requirement

• Master's degree required.
• NYS License/Registration as a social worker or mental health counselor required (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC).
• Experience treating concurring substance abuse and mental illness required.
• Prior experience in a hospital or community health agency is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of behavioral health and psychiatric patient populations across the lifespan
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Bargaining Unit

1199

Salary Range

$41.694/hr. - $50.88/hr. (Commensurate with Experience)

Shift

Tuesday to Saturday – 9.00am – 5.00pm

Employment Non-Discrimination

Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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