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Position Overview

The Psychotherapist is responsible for providing psychotherapy and managing the clinical needs of a caseload of adults and children living with mental illness, including individuals with co‑occurring substance use disorders. The role includes delivering evidence‑based, person‑centered, trauma-informed and recovery‑oriented treatment; maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record; and coordinating care with internal and external providers as part of an integrated CCBHC team. 

• Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing S:US’ CCBHC OASAS 822 and Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinics (Part 599 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations). 

• Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by S:US' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with S:US policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services. 

• In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to S:US; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources may be required. 

• Coordinates care with S:US nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to S:US as appropriate. 

• Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with S:US' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness approaches figure prominently. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT required 

• MSW meeting requirements for NYS limited permit are eligible. 

• National Provider ID Number (NPI Number) 

• Experience with underserved populations and direct service to people living with serious and persistent mental illness. 

• Experienced with Microsoft Suite and general computer literacy 

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. 

• Experience in an OASAS 822 and Article 31 Mental Health Clinic

• Familiarity with recovery-oriented, evidence-based clinical practice

• Experience with dually diagnosed individuals

• Experience with diverse populations 

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. 

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