Primary Therapist, Senior (Full-Time)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Genesee Mental Health Center seeks a Senior Therapist to provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and therapies for adults with mental illness or substance use disorders. Work within Health Reach Health Care for the Homeless with a central site and community outreach.

The role emphasizes a multidisciplinary team, supervision, documentation, and maintaining a full caseload while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or PhD in Human Services field is required.
• Two years of mental health experience preferred.
• Licensed or license-eligible in one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT; doctorate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing mental health assessment and treatment planning.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy to designated caseload.
• Collaborates on a multidisciplinary team and documents care timely.

Education

MS or PhD in Human Services

Job description

STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Genesee Mental Health CenterDEPARTMENT: Outpatient Adult Behavioral TherapySCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00Position Summary:The primary therapist, senior, provides mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and mental health therapies for persons with mental illness/substance abuse. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist. Provide superior customer service.Health Reach Only: The therapist will work within the Health Reach Health Care for the Homeless Program which incorporates both a central clinical site as well as outreach within the community. Treatment is provided in the context of a multidisciplinary clinical team.Key Responsibilities:• Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload.• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy.• Participates functionally as a member of a multidisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care, and communicates with relevant internal and external care providers.• Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care• Utilizes efficient computer skills to complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.• Maintains a full caseload, meeting productivity requirements and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum.• Productivity standards have been met over the past 12 months• Documentation standards have been met over the past 12 months• No disciplinary action over the past 12 months• Ability to supervise interns• Shows initiative (ie. supervision of an intern or; participation or leading a project team; process development, in charge of a committee in the program)• Trains, coaches and mentors new therapists• ACT Program Only: Primary resource for team on integrating family goals and services with the tasks of all team members.• ACT Program Only: Provides individual and group family psycho-education.• Health Reach Only: Will be an active member of the Health Reach Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and will participate in other program and community wide activities.• For Child and Youth Services Only: Off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.Minimum Qualifications:Masters Degree or PHD in Human Services field required.Two years of mental health experience preferred.Required Licensure / Certification Skills:LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or earned doctorate in human services field required. Limited permit or license required within 6 months of hire.EDUCATION:MS: Human Services (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.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:$66,000.00 - $88,000.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14607The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.