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Senior Primary Therapist

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Unity Hospital of Rochester

Rochester, NY (In Person)

$77,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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Job Description

Senior Primary Therapist Unity Hospital of Rochester
  • 3.5 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $66,000
  • $88,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals
LMFT LMHC
Mental health stabilization Committee work Family counseling in health services social work Clinical crisis intervention assessment Community care (work setting) Phone communication Customer service LMSW Caseload management Substance use assessment Licensed Clinical Social Worker Care documentation Patient service Diagnostic evaluation Community outreach Initial patient assessment Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Substance abuse counseling Doctor of Philosophy Marriage & family therapy Master of Science Master's degree in human services Clinical assessment documentation Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Patient family and caregiver education Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Full Job Description Job Title:
Senior Primary Therapist Department:
Behavioral Health Therapy
  • ACT Program/Team Location:
    Community Based Work
  • Home Office:
    Evelyn Brandon Mental Health Center
  • 81 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Monday
  • Friday, 8:00 AM
  • 4:30 PM, On call requirement: Rotating
  • each team member is on call about every 5
  • 6 weeks for 1 week at a time.
On call requires being available by phone to respond to patient crises. There is hourly compensation for the after-hours responsibility ACT Team is a small and cohesive team providing highly needed services to vulnerable people in the community. Ability to be creative in use of treatment models.
SUMMARY:
As a Senior Primary Therapist, your excellent communication and evaluation abilities greatly assist care providers in the assessment and treatment planning for patients with mental illness or those struggling with substance abuse. The primary therapist provides mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and mental health therapies for persons suffering from mental illness/substance abuse.
Health Reach Only:
The therapist will work within the Health Reach Health Care for the Homeless Program which incorporates both a central clinical site as well as outreach within the community. Treatment is provided in the context of a multidisciplinary clinical team, supervised by a licensed clinician and program director.
Behavioral Health Only:
Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Participates functionally as a member of a multidisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care, and communicates with relevant internal and external care providers. Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care Utilizes efficient computer skills to complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner. Maintains a full caseload, meeting productivity requirements and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum.. Must maintain licensure in a timely manner. Home-Based Crisis Intervention (Unity System): On-Call responsibilities 1 week per month, off-site and in-home service delivery to clients and families, and the same criteria as ACT team as far as driver's license, etc.
Health Reach Only:
Will be an active member of the Health Reach Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and will participate in other program and community wide activities.
ACT Program:
Primary resource for team on integrating family goals and services with the tasks of all team members.
ACT Program:
Provides individual and group family psycho-education.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree or Phd in Human Services field required LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or earned doctorate in human services field required. Limited permit or license required within 6 months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of mental health experience preferred Experience in community based work #RRHBehavioralHealth26
EDUCATION:
MS (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
S
  • Sedentary Work
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$66,000.00
  • $88,000.
00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14611 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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