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Job DescriptionSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time Psychotherapist to support our A31 program at our Shirley Health Center. POSITION SUMMARY The full time Psychotherapist provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of clients. Strong therapy skills are essential. The position reports to the Program Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides psychotherapy for patients. Provides psychosocial evaluations for patients Practices in collaboration with psych NPs, psychiatrist and other medical staff to manage patient care Assesses the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plans Functions as a patient advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and informal discussion with health care and mental health program staff Provides patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issues Provides written reports and care coordination as needed. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competence Performs all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergencies Demonstrates an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions Salary Range: $71,653,40 - $94,439.80 full time annual salary based on licensure and experience EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree (MSW or MHC) NYS Licensure LCSW, LMSW or LMHC Bilingual English/Spanish preferredResponsibilitiesRelation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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