Mental Health Therapist

Responsibilities

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester invites applications for a full-time therapist position to join its Oncology Behavioral Health team. The behavioral health team is integrated into Pluta Cancer Center, a specialty practice primarily serving individuals with a cancer diagnosis and provides mental health care to patients of the Wilmot Cancer Center. A key goal of our program is to improve access and reduce health disparities, particularly among patients of color, in our community. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide assessment, education, consultation, and psychotherapy for patients who have mental health needs. Therapists provide assessment, safety planning, individual, couples, and family therapy. The therapist participates in formal and informal collaboration with oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners and medical social workers. The successful candidate will have expertise in evidence-based treatments, will be skilled in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and committed to addressing mental health inequities. The therapist provides brief mental health services for individuals who have a diagnosable mental illness, functions as the primary clinician and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families. The therapist may also provides support for clinicians in training and may participate in coverage for other Division of Collaborative Care and Wellness Programs as needed. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds required. Candidates must be available to see patients at least one evening a week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under general direction from their supervisor and with considerable latitude for independent judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated. Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients and families with clearly defined therapeutic goals. Conducts the course of individual, family, couple and systems-oriented and evidence-based psychotherapies within the accepted standards of practice as delineated by OMH and the Department, receiving clinical and administrative supervision by senior staff and/or faculty. Assesses successful completion of therapeutic goals and plans termination of therapy accordingly. Meets minimum target for clinical productivity set by service director and Division. Documents treatment in patient's electronic medical record in compliance with Program, Department and Hospital regulations. Attends clinic staff and team meetings Attends new staff orientation as required by the Division, Department, URMC and discipline. Participates in all required Departmental and programmatic diversity trainings and professional development. Maintains a thorough knowledge of, and follows, all Discipline, Collaborative Care Division, and Department of Psychiatry Mental Health and Wellness Services policies and procedures, as well as those delineated by OMH. Maintains professional standards and continuing education by reading, attending seminars, workshops and conferences, and staying up to date for the NYS requirements for maintenance of licensure as appropriate. Engages in annual and periodic performance review process with Program Director, supervisor, and clinical chief, where relevant, for the purposes of recognition of strengths and contributions, feedback, and continuous quality improvement relative to performance in the role as well as the Service needs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field and major course work in marriage and family theory and practice required 3 years of relevant experience preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sound working knowledge of models of family therapy, knowledge about and ability to implement evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions preferred Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families preferred; LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) upon hire required or If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, an active limited permit or submitted application to the NYS Department of Education upon hire required and NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) within 36 months of hire or If working on the ACT or Mobile Crisis teams NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner within 48 months required 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.