What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOTHERAPIST - FEE FOR SERVICE (CHILD / ADOLESCENT) position at Tandym Group?
A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed professional to join their staff as their new Psychotherapist. In this role, the Psychotherapist will be responsible for providing clinical assessment & diagnosis, crisis assessment / intervention support, and psychotherapy.
About the Opportunity :
Schedule : Monday to Friday (At least 3 to 7 hour commitment per week)
Hours : 9am to 8pm
Setting : Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Patient Population : Adolescents (Ages 0 to 21) Responsibilities :
The Psychotherapist (Fee for Service) will :
Conduct mental health assessments, diagnosis, and intake
Screen for trauma and safety concerns as applicable
Support an assigned caseload for psychotherapy that demonstrates consumer co-collaboration in defining measurable treatment goals for functioning and stability
Provide ongoing individual, group, and / or family counseling as applicable to role
Practice within the scope and adherence of any evidence-based model utilized when treating consumers
Provide crisis intervention services
Participate in on call crisis intervention rotation coverage
Perform ongoing case analysis and treatment planning
Participate in case conferences and all treatment team activities
Assist families with both clinical and concrete services, and community linkages as applicable
Perform other duties as requested Qualifications :
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or other relevant license eligible behavioral science degree
NYS LMSW, MHC or other related license
Solid assessment and documentation skills
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized Desired Skills :
2 years of experience in Child Welfare / Child Protective Services
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience with Evidence-Based Models
