Primary Therapist - Senior

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Primary Therapist to deliver treatment at the Evelyn Brandon Health Center in Rochester, NY. You will assess patients, build a therapeutic alliance, and coordinate care with primary providers to reach treatment goals, while managing a dynamic caseload.

Required are a Master’s in Human Services and licensure (or within 1 year of hire); two years of relevant experience preferred, with a compassionate, patient-focused approach and strong analytical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services required.
• Licensure in one of the listed professions required; permit holder within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• New Graduates: transcript or registrar letter accepted; primary source verification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Interview and observe patients and document findings.
• Relationship Development: establish a therapeutic alliance and review objectives with patient.
• Treatment Plan Development: create and adjust plans with primary medical providers.
• Caseload Management: maintain a dynamic caseload and ensure quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Experience preferred

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Job description

Summary

As a Licensed Primary Therapist, you are an important resource and trusted confidant for each patient, providing treatment while allowing the patient the highest quality of life.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

Evelyn Brandon Health Center

DEPARTMENT

Outpatient - Mental Health

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday; 8:30-5:00

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Ability to multitask, plan and balance multiple responsibilities
• Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred
• Masters Degree in Human Services field required.

New Graduates

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or PhD, or permit holder in one of these professions required. Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assessment. Interview and observe patients to form assessment; document findings
• Relationship Development. Establish a therapeutic alliance with each patient; collaborate with patient and other resources to review objectives and outcomes of care; focus on the patient’s needs and provide a structured process for patient to reach objectives
• Treatment Plan Development. Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates initial assessment; coordinate care with primary medical providers; continually evaluate and revise treatment plan based on most current assessment
• Caseload Management. Maintain a dynamic caseload and ensure quality care throughout each case

Education

MS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$63,000.00 - $80,000.00

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14608

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.