Primary Therapist - Lead in MASSENA, New York at Rochester Regional Health

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: 1 Hospital Drive, Massena, NY 13662

DEPARTMENT: Psychiatry

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Position Summary:

The primary therapist provides mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and mental health therapies for persons suffering from mental illness. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist. Leadership and/or supervisory duties as delegated by manager. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Key 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 an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Communicates in a timely and complete manner with internal and external care providers to complete ongoing assessment and to coordinate care.
• Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care.
• Utilizes efficient computer skills for electronic documentation.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintains a caseload, meeting productivity requirements as stated by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum.
• Must maintain licensure in a timely manner.
• Undertakes planning, problem solving and quality improvement activities regarding program functioning.
• Pursues personal and professional growth using internal and external sources available for supervision/consultation to staff and provides direction, feedback, and positive feedback to supervisors.
• Provides clinical supervision/consultation to the clinical team or program staff as delegated by manager.
• Assists Team Leader/Manager in assuring smooth, effective delivery of care in response to community requests for services, as delegated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services field required.
• Five to seven year of experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, PhD, or Licensed Psychologist required.

EDUCATION:

• MS (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

PAY RANGE: $69,500.00 - $98,000.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.