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):

10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500283 University Sports Medicine

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 211

Compensation Range:

$63,003.00 - $80,600.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated.
Provides comprehensive mental health and /or dual diagnosis services for individuals who have a diagnosable mental illness. The therapist functions as the primary clinician and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families. Systematically and continually assesses the patient’s mental condition in collaboration with the patient and family.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients with clearly defined therapeutic goals conducts evidence-informed treatment with patients and families. Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals and plans termination of therapy accordingly. Coordinates with Primary Care Physician (or Primary Therapist) to ensure continuity of care.

Participates collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide coordinated care. Provides direct clinical services to assigned patients, including evaluation, individual, family and/or group therapy and crisis intervention.

Collaborates with referral sources and other professionals both internal and external throughout patient care activities. Mobilizes family and natural support networks when clinically indicated. Establishes and regularly maintains cooperative working relationships with community and health care agencies, as well as professional and administrative staff of the Medical Center and University. Establishes communication using established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients.

Maintains active case records including written treatment plans, problem-oriented progress notes, periodic updates of treatment plans, and appropriate documentation of incidents, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence.

Participates in program staff development and informational activities including:

• Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of mental health therapists including attendance at in-service meetings.
• Provides on-site teaching to multi-disciplinary students observing program components and therapy.
• May give lectures/talks on specific topics to patients, and
• their families.
• Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all clinical activity.
• Regular program staff/team meetings to review policy, and procedures as well as conduct case reviews.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Assist staff in assessing patient’s behavior, and develop a plan of action to help maintain the safety of other patients and staff in clinic.
• Provides supervision and consultation to Interns as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited program with major course work in mental health counseling.
• 1+ years of related experience in mental health treatment, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mental health treatment. Counseling theories and techniques.Clinical writing.Health and human services resources, preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Requires NYS Iicensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) or limited permit eligible. If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 36 months to obtain the NYS license. If not yet licensed, the candidate must currently possess the limited permit or have submitted the application to the NYS Department of Education prior to start date.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.