Psychotherapist (Article 31) – Community Mental Health

Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc. in New York, NY seeks a seasoned psychotherapist to join the Wellness team at The Nest Community Health Center.

This Licensed State Operated Article 31 clinic provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a Federally Qualified Health Center. The role requires a Master of Social Work with LMSW/LCSW, at least two years of psychotherapy experience, and experience in outpatient Article 31 settings.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work with LMSW/LCSW and at least two years’ psychotherapy experience.
• Experience in an Article 31 outpatient clinic required.
• Experience with clients with substance use, homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Experience with adolescents, adults and families desired.
• Group therapy facilitation desired.
• Credentialing with insurance panels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen/assess clients for admission to the Article 31 Mental Health Clinic in collaboration with a psychiatrist/NP during initial visits.
• Utilize PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, DAST and DSM-5 to help formulate a diagnosis for assigned clients.
• Hold a caseload of 70 patients, with 10-12 sessions daily.
• Establish treatment goals and objectives for and with clients as part of interdisciplinary care planning.
• Assume role of primary psychotherapist for assigned clients, including documenting all sessions and communications.
• Participate in on-site crisis response.
• Attend supervision with Managing Clinical Director and weekly team meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate case conferences for providers across agencies serving mutual clients for high-risk cases.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information in the EHR and proper security practices.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation within 72 hours.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) with LMSW/LCSW

Tools

PHQ-9

GAD-7

AUDIT

DAST

DSM-5

EHR

Job description

Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc. in New York, NY seeks a seasoned psychotherapist to join the Wellness team at The Nest Community Health Center.

This Licensed State Operated Article 31 clinic provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a Federally Qualified Health Center. The role requires a Master of Social Work with LMSW/LCSW, at least two years of psychotherapy experience, and experience in outpatient Article 31 settings.