Urgent Care Clinical Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) - Saturdays; Part-Time - North Babylon, NY

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary Under the direction of the Senior Director for Mental and School Health and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Urgent Care Mental Health Specialist will provide on-site and remote direct therapeutic services to pediatric patients, ages 5 – 26, and their families, and adults, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning. The specialist will also engage with staff and families in the urgent care center that they are covering to provide information, education, brief consultations and referrals for patients and staff seeking assistance with mental health issues. The specialist will be available for consultations both virtually and in person when not otherwise in treatment sessions. The specialist will be proactively engaged with families and staff to promote mental health services, provide timely information and provide education and direction for staff. The specialist will also provide staff and families with referrals to PM Mental Health services or other needed services as appropriate. Onsite Locations Available: Riverdale, Mamaroneck, Forest Hills, Selden! Schedule: Saturdays ONLY Description Provides pediatricand adultmental health therapy as part of a large, multi-disciplinary behavioral health team in an innovative pediatric version of theintegrativeprimary/mental healthcare model. Provide highest quality therapy servicestopatients Participate in clinical team meetingswith Urgent Careand MH staff Maintains weekly scheduled therapy appointments Completes required documentation and paperwork including clinical assessments, treatment planning, andupdating ofpatient medical records within48 hoursof patient visits. Possesses excellent communicationand engagementskills Utilize standardized tools (PHQ9,GAD7etc..) toidentifypatients that canbenefitfrom ongoing MH services and help families navigate treatment Able to make rapid assessments andfollowthroughon recommendationsin a timely manner Demonstrate deep knowledge of various mental health issues and symptoms andassiststaff in UC toidentifypatientsdemonstratingmental health needs Demonstrate a deep knowledge of child development andassistfamilies and staff who verbalize concerns to determineappropriate assessmentand next steps Able toprofessionallyrepresentPM Mental Health when meeting with local providers,hospitalsand payers Able to make independent clinical decisions with a minimum ofguidance Demonstrates deep understanding to the intersection of mental health and physical health issues Expert in various modalities ofshort-termtherapy Compensation range: $70,000-$85,000 prorated to 10 hours a week The salary/rate range listed here has been provided tocomply withlocal regulations andrepresentsa potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual andbasedon experience and qualifications. Qualifications Must be independently licensed in state of practice . Knowledge of medical terminology. Understanding the roles of the healthcare team . Exceptional interpersonal skills. Deep understanding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health. Experience of community facilities and resources for discharge planning. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Strong crisis intervention skills. Excellent short-term counseling skills. Compensation: Compensation Dependent Upon Location and Experience The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications. EEO Statement PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PM Pediatric Care