Mental Health Clinician Overview • The Mental Health Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services to patients of all ages, ensuring quality care and support. • This hybrid role offers flexibility with two days in-office and three days remote work weekly. • Responsibilities include diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral modification strategies. • Collaborate with healthcare teams to address social and emotional factors affecting patient health. • Contribute to organizational goals through quality assurance and compliance with professional standards. • Opportunities for professional growth, including supervising interns and attending advanced training courses. • Competitive salary structure with additional bonuses for bilingual Spanish proficiency. • Engage in meaningful work addressing diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and vulnerable groups. Mental Health Clinician Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide individual, family, and group counseling services, including crisis intervention and concrete support. • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient evaluation and treatment plans. • Prepare detailed bio-psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, and treatment plans. • Conduct short- and long-term therapy sessions with defined goals and objectives. • Supervise social work interns and participate in required supervisory training programs. • Educate staff on psychosocial issues impacting patient care and outcomes. • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards in social services. • Document patient services accurately in medical records and complete encounter forms. • Participate in quality assurance programs and required departmental meetings. Mental Health Clinician Job Requirements • Master of Social Work degree from an accredited university is required. • Licensure in New York State as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist is mandatory. • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills with experience in diverse populations preferred. • Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisory courses. • Experience in healthcare settings is preferred but not mandatory. • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for patient care. • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable and offers additional compensation. • Commitment to providing age-appropriate care based on physical, psychosocial, and educational criteria.