Finger Lakes Health

Primary Therapist

Finger Lakes Health  •  Penn Yan, NY (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Behavioral Health Clinician (Primary Therapist)

$7500.00 Hiring Bonus offered

John D. Kelly Clinic – Penn Yan, NY
Finger Lakes Health

Join the caring, patient-centered team at Finger Lakes Health, where our long-standing commitment to exceptional care, community partnership, and the Healing Environment guides everything we do. At the John D. Kelly Clinic, you will play a vital role in supporting mental health wellness for individuals across the Finger Lakes region.

The Behavioral Health Clinician (Primary Therapist) provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This role establishes a safe, therapeutic environment; completes diagnostic assessments; develops treatment plans; and provides evidence-based individual and group therapy.

The clinician collaborates with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery and illness management. This position also participates in the on-call rotation to provide mental health crisis evaluations for Finger Lakes Health Emergency Departments.

Education

Minimum:

  • Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Art Therapy, or Psychology.

Preferred:

  • PhD in a related discipline.

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

  • New York State license in one of the following:

    • Mental Health Counseling

    • Social Work

    • Nursing

    • Creative Arts Therapy

  • Valid NYS Driver’s License meeting FLH policy standards.

  • BLS certification via RQI during clinical orientation.

  • CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

Minimum:

  • 1 year of experience in a mental health or hospital setting.

Preferred:

  • 3 years of mental health experience.

Skills & Other Requirements

Minimum:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong judgment, flexibility, accountability, and reliability.

  • Ability to meet departmental productivity standards.

  • Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

  • Computer literacy.

Preferred:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.

Hourly Rate of Pay Based on working Experience as a Therapist.

$37.29-$43.79

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Finger Lakes Health

About Finger Lakes Health

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides a full range of acute and long-term care health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Finger Lakes Health is comprised of Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors, Huntington Living Center and the Living Centers at Geneva – North and South. Services are provided on three campuses located in Geneva, NY (Ontario County), Waterloo, NY (Seneca County) and Penn Yan, NY (Yates County). The 660-bed health system is governed by a common Board of Directors and is served by a common management team. With 85 active staff physicians, the health system offers a broad range of primary, specialty and sub-specialty services to residents of the Finger Lakes region. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Discounts for essential services at our outpatient clinics are offered based on family size and income.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Geneva, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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