| Name of Organization: | Jewish Family Services of Western New York |
| Job Title: | Licensed Mental Health Provider |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | 1170 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 |
| Job Description: | The Licensed Mental Health Provider provides a variety of outpatient psychiatric treatment services to persons with a broad range of psychiatric disorders. Key Responsibilities - Provide individual, couple, marital and family psychotherapy according to the needs of the client. -Develop a complete psychosocial assessment and provide a DSM-V/ICD 10 diagnosis for each client. - Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each client and revise the treatment plan at periodic intervals as required by NYS Office of Mental Health regulations. - Maintain written documentation of all client contacts or consultations, including a progress note for each session. - Complete required reporting forms. - Satisfy departmental productivity standards. - Make client referrals to Agency psychiatrists/PNP and coordinate and monitor treatment recommended by the psychiatrists/PNP. - Collaborate with clients' existing supports, both personal and professional, while providing referral and linkage to additional community resources as needed. - Facilitate informational and/or educational workshops as requested by community organizations. - Conduct client intake interviews for diagnostic and evaluative purposes. - Provide clinical supervision, if requested. - Provide supervision for graduate student interns, if requested. - Submit necessary documentation for third party insurance reimbursement, where qualified. - Participate in Agency/departmental staff meetings and professional development programs. - Participate in work groups and/or task groups. - Provide coverage for other staff members, as needed. |
| Required Qualifications: | - Master's Degree from a recognized Graduate School of Social Work or Mental Health Counseling - NYS Certification as follows LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LCSW-R |
| Preferred Qualifications: | - Demonstrates knowledge upon which direct service and clinical advisement is based. - Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices including trauma informed care framework desirable. - Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner. - Experience working with clients that are affected by behavioral health issues. - Ability to develop a treatment plan and maintain documented notes in accordance with procedure and regulations. - Possess strong verbal communication skills required to effectively interact with a broad range of individuals. - Excellent written communications skills required to maintain quality documentation. - Computer proficiency and ability to effectively utilize medical record systems. |
| How to Apply: | If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, please apply today by completing our application located at https://jfsbuffalo.applicantpro.com/jobsbyorganization/. Please provide a resume and cover letter along with your application. |
| Contact: | kbrown@jfswny.org |
| Website: | https://jfsbuffalo.applicantpro.com/jobsbyorganization/ |
