Lmsw/Lcsw/Lmhc

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

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician at Richmond University Medical Center provides comprehensive clinical services within the inpatient behavioral health setting. You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, deliver therapeutic and supportive services, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, and documentation of treatment plans and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Prioritization

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

Employment Details

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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