Mental health therapist - full-time

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

We are currently looking for a Mental Health Therapist to join our Rehab & Recovery Clinic program located in Jamaica (Queens), NY.

Salary: $62,400 annually; $34.28 Per Hour

Position Summary

Provide individual and group psychotherapeutic services to clients with a history of severe and persistent mental illness assisting them in dealing with their mental illness and other areas, such as, but not limited to, substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment or physical abuse.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual and group therapy to clients.
• Provide complex case management services for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and documentation to ensure compliance with City and State regulations.
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services.
• Intervene in clients’ crisis management.
• Provide after-hours emergency coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes and provide clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with prescribers to plan and coordinate treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with measurable goals based on clinical experience and knowledge and modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Refer clients or families to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in the recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Counsel and aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting the client.
• Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

MSW or related degree. Licensure as LMHC, LMFT or LCSW preferred. Candidates with a limited permit may apply.

TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.