Fee for Service Therapist Location: Mt. Vernon, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Jan 3, 2025 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: New Rochelle, NY or Mt. Vernon, NY Hours: Fee-For-Service Salary: $40 to $50 (depending on licensure) JOB DESCRIPTION: SKILLS / ABILITIES -Capacity to provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults -Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, disabilities and the treatment of mental illness -Capacity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently -Ability to develop and implement treatment care plans -Computer literate and able to perform the functions of electronic charting -Knowledge of the managed care authorization process -Ability to be flexible JOB RESPONSIBILITIES + Maintain consistent work attendance. + Requests for time off are made to assigned supervisor. + Screen, assess, and evaluate all incoming referrals; provide initial assessment. + Provide individual, group and family therapy, in the office and in community settings, as appropriate + Provide Evidence Based treatment to children and families. + Document utilizing the electronic medical record. + Read TGCW e-mail. + Meet the productivity requirements for client contacts (specific to number of hours worked). + Provide 24 hour emergency coverage of assigned clients via the agency answering service / phone contact. + Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide written reports, as needed. + Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, collaboratively, with the client and family. + Participate with program staff members in identifying situations that require intervention, and in determining appropriate means of intervention. + Complete clinical/counseling records, as required, in accordance with The Guidance Center of Westchester’s policies and procedures, and in compliance with all regulatory agencies. + Complete periodic insurance reports, authorizations, and re-authorizations as required. + Work with community resources to identify and provide services as needed. + Initiate and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, as necessary. + Plan, develop and implement curricula for program groups and activities, as needed. + Attend in-service trainings/workshops and or conferences in order to maintain a level of professional excellence. + Provide patient education and support in medication management, per physician/prescriber, when needed. + Provide case management and referral services for clients in collaboration with other providers. + Arrange and/or participate in Network Meetings. + Be knowledgeable of crisis signs and symptoms, provide crisis intervention services for clients, securing appropriate supports as needed and reporting all incidents according to agency policies and procedures. + Report high risk cases to supervisor and follow clinic protocol. + Serve on Committees (agency and school) as mutually determined with supervisor. + Collaborate with child/youth student support services staff students presenting with various issues, in order to identify the most effective course of action. + Participate in supervision with assigned supervisor. + Participate in clinical team meetings. + Be aware of and apply the principles of culturally sensitive practice. + Encourage and foster family participation and advocate for the client with family, school and other agencies. + Participate in quality assurance activities. + Participate in special projects. ff. Supervise student intern (s), if credential qualifies, per program need and approval of supervisor. EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now