Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

315 Science Pkwy, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500135 Psychiatry SMH Geriatrics

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 211 H

Compensation Range:

$30.29 - $38.75

Responsibilities:

The marriage and family therapist will provide psychosocial assessment and psychiatric diagnosis and treatment for older adult patients 65 years of age and older in the Strong Behavioral Health Older Adult Service. The therapist provides assessment, safety planning, individual, couples, and family therapy and is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the treatment plan for patients assigned to his/her caseload. The therapist participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team and develops liaisons with health and social agencies in the community, as well as with other health professionals within the hospital to support evaluation and treatment of the patient. The therapists provides individual and family treatment, and crisis intervention as appropriate.

Schedule:

M-F: 8am-4:30pm

Essential Functions:

Under general direction from their supervisor and with considerable latitude for independent judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and

diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated. Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients and families with clearly defined

therapeutic goals.

Conducts the course of individual, family, couple and systems-oriented and evidence-based psychotherapies within the accepted standards of practice as delineated by OMH and the Department, receiving clinical and administrative

supervision by senior staff and/or faculty.

Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals and plans termination of therapy accordingly.

Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director and Division. Documents treatment in patient's electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations.

Attends clinic staff and team meetings. Participates in all required Departmental and programmatic diversity trainings and professional development

Maintains a thorough knowledge of, and follows, all Discipline, Geriatric Division, and Department of Psychiatry Mental Health and Wellness Services policies and procedures, as well as those delineated by OMH. Maintains

professional standards and continuing education by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences, and staying up to date for the NYS requirements for maintenance of licensure as appropriate. Engages in annual

and periodic performance review process with Program Director, supervisor, and clinical chief, where relevant, for the purposes of recognition of strengths and contributions, feedback, and continuous quality improvement relative to

performance in the role as well as the Service needs.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field and major course work in marriage and family theory and practice

3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Sound working knowledge of models of family therapy, knowledge about and ability to implement evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions

• Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families

Licenses and Certifications:

NYS licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist upon hire required or if licensure has not been obtained upon employment, an active limited permit or submitted application to the NYS Department of Education upon hire required and NYS licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist
within 36 months.

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