LMSW Therapist

Location: 743-749 East 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 yearly Overview The LMSW therapist provides specialized Mental Health Treatment Services for a combined Article 28 Outpatient Services (A28 License) and Integrated Outpatient Services (IOS) panel of care recipients at both the Cylar House Health Center and West 37th Street Health Center. The LMSW therapist establishes therapeutic relationships with A28 and IOS enrollees, within the regulatory scope of each lead agency, and provides clinical care through the delivery of individual therapy, groups, if applicable, and integrated collaborations and advocacy to promote optimum wellness with a focus on trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and prevention. The psychotherapist may also perform other duties in support of the agency's quality assurance process. The LMSW therapist will provide care to people with primary diagnoses of mental health from multiple underserved populations, including persons who have ongoing mood and/or perceptual disorders; LGBTQ individuals; the unhoused or unstably housed; persons with chronic health concerns; and persons involved in the criminal justice system. The LMSW therapist reports to the Director/Supervisor and is responsible for providing multiple aspects of clinical services to clients through varied clinical assessments of high-risk behaviors, mental health/substance use treatment needs, crisis intervention, individual counseling and group facilitation. The LMSW therapist is responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the Clinic. Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment Complete initial and episodic psychosocial, mental health and substance use assessment, treatment plans, and timely discharges. Assess each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as needed Screening minimum of annually, or as clinically indicated, for areas of ongoing monitoring, such as PHQ9, GAD, DAST and Fagerstrom. Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in addressing presenting goals and needs, adjusting to life and making positive changes. Complete comprehensive assessments to support appropriate DSM diagnosis Generate timely, accurate, and content substantive progress notes with treatment goals and interventions that are congruent with the clients’ diagnosis and consistent with the scope of practice. Utilize Psychoeducation and Evidence Based approaches (i.e. Problem Solving Treatment; Behavior Activation Treatment; and Motivational Interviewing) in providing patient education, and/or medication adherence to patients treated and/or identified by Primary Care Providers as being in need of psychotropic and/or other form of mental health treatment Engage in outreach to clients who do not attend scheduled appointments and document appropriately Collaborate with other staff members and collaterals in interdisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop and update treatment plans. Conduct or promote diagnostic consultations between the PCP and the Consulting Psychiatrist on difficult to manage cases or where patients are not improving. Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information, use of prescribed medications and attendance to provider appointments Assess the effectiveness of therapy programs and client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Communicate and routinely coordinate with the client’s providers to inform the stepped-care process and support relapse prevention once patient has improved. Manage communication with and between team members to support treatment decision making and/or facilitate changes in treatment recommendations or to support referral of clients to higher levels of care and/or other mental health services; as appropriate. Complete all documentation and billing within 24‑48 hours that follows clinical standards for care for IOS and A28. Remain aware of all program policies that ensure quality comprehensive care and to meet the regulatory agencies’ guidelines. Provide individual counseling and potential facilitation of varied clinical and psycho‑educational groups, as appropriate Perform other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor Attend weekly team meetings Participate in regular clinical supervision Participate in monthly continuing education The therapist will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. Incumbent will use this information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed in compliance with all regulations and guidelines relative to established plan of care. All HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained and kept at all times. Attendance of in‑service training required. Participate in agency-wide continuous quality improvement activities aimed at improving health outcomes for program participants Attend agency advocacy efforts to assist the continued efforts to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS and other agency focuses. Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work Current NYS licensure (LMSW or LCSW) Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing mental health and substance use counseling/therapy within a clinical setting. Well versed in diagnosis, therapy, educational programs and development of treatment plans Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU. Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr HOUSING WORKS INC