A31 Psychotherapist – Westchester Square

Full job description
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Accomplished Psychotherapist (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC) to evaluate and treat a diverse caseload spanning all DSM diagnoses at busy outpatient clinic. A strong commitment to community behavioral health and prior outpatient experience required; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide culturally sensitive direct, clinical services, which may include but are not limited to: assessment and treatment planning, individual, family and group psychotherapy, crisis counseling, and community consultation and education.

2. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.

3. Meet monthly target. Contingent on how many hours clinician works for the week.

4. Progress notes due within 72 hours of services; preferably within the same day of service.

5. Identify case management needs of clients and coordinate with other agency staff and community agencies to have these needs met.

6. Perform crisis intervention as necessary.

7. Coordinate treatment with other community agencies and services.

8. Participate in program development and in training programs.

9. Follow the established clinic policies & procedures.

10. Maintain appropriate professional standards.

Enjoy a rich benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan along with generous Paid Time Off, Continuing Medical Education and Malpractice Coverage. Market competitive compensation, retention bonus, potential federal loan forgiveness and the opportunity to grow with our dynamic organization known for excellence and leadership in integrated care.

Full-time annual salary ranges per licensure: LMSW $65-85K/LMHC $71K-$95K; LCSW $78K-$100K;

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need – no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.