Job Description

LEAD CLINICAL THERAPIST - LCSW / LCSW-R

• Direct Hire
• Competitive Salary, DOE
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Shift Flexibility

• Full Time
• Day/Evening
• Location: Penn Yan, NY (Finger Lakes Region)

Seeking a compassionate, patient focused Lead Clinical Therapist to lead a team of Therapists at an outpatient mental health clinic, located in Penn Yan, NY.

The Lead Therapist will undertake planning, problem-solving and quality improvement activities; provide clinical supervision to the clinical team, and assist the department director in assuring smooth, effective delivery of care in response to client and community needs.

The clinic offers individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and behavioral issues in an outpatient setting. The clinic is staffed with licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, care managers, and a psychiatrist, offering a truly collaborative approach to care.

The clinic also offers Care Management Services to individuals in need of assistance. These services help individuals navigate their way through other medical services such as, community agencies, housing programs, medications, social services benefits. The clinic operates within a hospital setting, which offers 24-hour crisis services for prompt care of psychiatric emergencies within the Emergency Department.

Requirements -

Education:

Minimum: Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Social Work with Certification

License:

New York State Mental Health Counselor License, Social Work License to practice in NYS or New York State Nurse\'s License.

NYS Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license clear of violations consistent with policy.

Certifications: BLS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation. CPI certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

Minimum: 1 Year experience in a mental health or hospital setting Preferred: 3 years of experience in a mental health setting.

ABOUT THE AREA:

Penn Yan is an incorporated village in Yates County, New York. It is the county seat of Yates County and lies at the north end of the east branch of Keuka Lake, and just west of Seneca Lake. This area is known as the Finger Lakes, also known as wine country. This is a wonderful place to be in the summer. Not far you can find all kinds of shopping, outdoor sports, waterfalls, hiking, and parks. Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. Close to many colleges and universities, wineries, arts, culture, shopping and a nature lovers paradise. Close to the world famous Mirbeau Inn and Luxury Spa for relaxation.

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