Benefits:

Hybrid schedule

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Fee For Service Therapist

PURPOSE OF POSITION The fee-for-service clinician will provide clinical services to clients. This position will assist clients in addressing their mental health needs. This includes screening/assessments, on-going individual therapy, crisis intervention and care coordination as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES The major responsibility of this position includes,

Conduct intake with clients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.

Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.

Clinically evaluate patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.

Review results of psychological evaluations and evaluations to assess client needs.

Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions and needs.

Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication regimen, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with clients.

Responsible for carrying a clinical caseload, either online via secured HIPPA Compliant Telehealth platform or face to face at our organization, while maintaining required productivity level.

Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required.

Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, as needed maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.

Establishing positive, trusting rapport with clients

Attending internal trainings as needed

Provide 1:1 individual therapy or family therapy for clients enrolled in BeWell

Maintain a caseload of at least 10 clients per week

Attend supervision with assigned supervisor

Demonstrate ability to respond to mental health crisis

Complete psychosocial and treatment plans in a timely manner

Demonstrate effective communication with supervisor regarding caseload, challenges, referrals etc

Attend monthly case conferences

Collaborate with other staff or program managers to assist in treatment for clients when needed

Complete progress notes within 24 hours after session is completed in our EMR system, ECW

EDUCATION Master’s degree in related field – social work, mental health counseling etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed in NYS – MHC-LP/LMHC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT

at least 1 year field and practical experience post-licensure or permit

Willingness and capability to work hybrid schedule (at least one day in-person)

Strong verbal, written, & presentation skills

Highly proficient with documentation

Ability to demonstrate good time management and organization skills

Demonstrate the ability to work independently

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and telecommunication devices

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to provide services in English and Haitian-Creole/Spanish (Highly desirable)

Availability to work Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 10am-8pm (Highly desirable)

Please note: This role is offered as a 1099 independent contractor position and does not include fringe benefits. Rate of $35-$45 is per completed session. Rates vary by service provided as indicated on BeWell FFS Rate Chart.

Flexible work from home options available.