Primary Therapist - Lead

• 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)

Licenses / Certifications

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.

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

$69,500.00 - $98,000.00

City

Massena

Postal CODE

13662

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.