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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500125 Psychiatry SMH Child/Adoles

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 211

Compensation Range:

$63,003.00 - $80,600.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment, conducts individual, family, and group therapy for children & adolescents on an acute inpatient unit. Works closely and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Subscribes to the Departmental goals of creating an equitable and culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, and co-workers in a respectful manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Position includes weekends and evenings. Experience working with children and/or adolescents in a clinical setting required. Experience working with patients in acute situations / settings strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serves as a primary therapist to child/adolescent patients on the inpatient unit, including on the Rapid Stabilization Pathway (providing an intensive therapeutic intervention to patients and families in a 3-4-day admission). This may include beginning evaluation / treatment with patients while they are still in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program.

• Participates collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide coordinated care.

• Provides group therapy to all patients on the unit..

• Documents treatment in patients’ electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations. Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director.

• Collaborates with other professionals both internal and external throughout patient care activities. Mobilizes family and natural support networks when clinically indicated.

• Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals and coordinates to plan discharges accordingly.

• Establishes and regularly maintains cooperative working relationships with community and health care agencies, as well as professional and administrative staff of the Medical Center and University.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited program with major course work in mental health counseling required.

• Experience working in clinical setting with children / adolescents and/or families required.

• Group therapy experience preferred.

• Experience with acute services (inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, crisis services) strongly preferred.

• Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment required.

• Maintains professional CEU requirements by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences required.

• Requires NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) or limited permit eligible required.

• If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 36 months to obtain the NYS license required.

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