What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist position at The Jewish Board?
As a Therapist at The Jewish Board, you’ll provide comprehensive mental health and social services to your clients and their families with compassion and expertise. You’ll assess client needs, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, and connect clients with community resources. You will also collaborate with healthcare professionals throughout the agency and with external partners to ensure holistic care for the client.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering outstanding care to your clients
Conduct assessments to determine clients’ social, emotional, and financial needs, including current functioning and barriers to engagement, and identify appropriate interventions to manage risk and render mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. These assessments may incorporate external sources of information, including client reports and family/caregiver perspectives.
Develop and implement individualized, person-centered treatment plans using evidence-based models when appropriate.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
Deliver in-person and telehealth crisis intervention and support, depending on client needs.
Coordinate with other mental health and social service agencies and non-agency providers, including shelters, schools, and the justice system, to coordinate client care.
Providing support and resources in a way that addresses the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the impact of intersectionality on their experiences.
Refer clients to community resources and support services.
Advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system.
Supporting client care through operational excellence
Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
Work with the scheduling team to ensure timely initial and follow-up client appointments.
Maintain minimum caseload per agency guidelines while achieving productivity targets.
Complete annual trainings in evidence-based interventions and effectively incorporate the evidence-based techniques learned into client care.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records and other documentation according to the standards and time frames established by The Jewish Board, regulatory agencies, and/or funding sources.
Demonstrate the professional behaviors and ethical standards established by the licensing board, relevant professional association, and The Jewish Board’s policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least one of the following: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT).
A limited permit will be considered, but the applicant must pass the appropriate licensing exam within 6 months of the start date.
Strong understanding of social work principles and practices.
Skilled in treating both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Knowledge of community resources and services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in OMH/OASAS outpatient clinic settings.
Bilingual is preferred
Preferred Work Status:
Option 1- Full Time Salary Positions
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__Bronx __Brooklyn __Manhattan __Staten Island __Queens
Preferred schedule:
__ 5 days per week in person (7-hour day, 3 evenings required or two evenings / 1 weekend day)
__ 4 days per week in person (8.75 Hour Day, 3 evenings required or two evenings/ 1 weekend day)
Option 2- Fee for Service Hybrid (Minimum of 15 sessions per week)
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__Bronx __Brooklyn __Manhattan __Staten Island __Queens
Option 3- Fee For Service Full Time Remote (Minimum of 30 sessions per week)
Salary : $60,000 - $79,350
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