Responsible for providing psychotherapy, clinical assessment and evaluation to identify and treat disabilities and problems of behavioral, developmental, emotional, or social functioning in individuals served at Finger Lakes Community Health in accordance with the New York State Department of Health Article 28 regulations for Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Evaluate and complete assessment
Provide verbal talk therapy or behavioral methods to treat disorders of behavior, character, emotional, or personality
Use assessment instruments in addition to mental health counseling to identify and evaluate disorders and dysfunctions of mental illness
Utilize various therapeutic interventions
Provide mental health counseling using evidence based approaches (this will be up to provider and patient needs)
Develop and implement treatment plan
Work collaboratively with individual on individualized treatment plan that includes the following: Diagnosis/assessment, Goal, Objective, Barriers to treatment, Strength of individual, Modality and Intervention used, Target date
Coordinate care with an integrated focus
Participate in behavioral health case conference
Be a core member with a multidisciplinary care team
Participate in a planned supervision for license and consultation
Documentation of Progress notes and treatment plans are documented in an integrated electronic medical record.

A current unrestricted NYS Licensed required
The ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English
CPR certification required (can be provided)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with personnel, patients, and community partners
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
The ability to work flexible hours -
some evenings are required

Licensed Counselor

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