A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
The OMH Clinician provides mental health assessment, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, maintaining clinical documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting recovery-oriented care in compliance with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and treatment planning. Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy, using evidence-based modalities. Deliver crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety planning as needed. Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other providers to ensure integrated treatment. Engage clients in recovery-focused, person-centered services aligned with OMH guidelines. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record. Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health, coping skills, and community resources. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development. Ensure services are delivered in accordance with OMH, Medicaid, and agency standards.
Qualifications:
LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC in New York State (active license in good standing). Experience in outpatient mental health, clinic, or community-based settings preferred. Knowledge of evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing). Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills. Ability to engage diverse populations with cultural humility and sensitivity. Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills. Proficiency in Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, or Mandarin preferred. Outpatient mental health clinic or OMH-licensed program. Hybrid (in-person/telehealth) schedules may be available depending on agency policy. Collaborative team setting with opportunities for supervision, training, and career advancement. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
