What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Mental Health Provider position at Ryan Health?
Position Overview
The School Based Mental Health Provider provides mental health services at his/her designated school-based health site or Ryan Health site as scheduled including: psychotherapy, assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management utilizing evidenced based practices for a diverse patient population, and in collaboration with the medical team of the health center and school personnel. (S)He functions as a team member with interdisciplinary staff and works with community agencies to assure coordinated care for his/her patients. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.
Essential Functions
Minimum Education, Experience and Skills Required:
Customer Service:
180-day introductory period.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to move about the office; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in an office setting which at times includes the unpredictable behavior of individuals experiencing acute of chronic mental health or infections conditions. Adequate preparation and precaution advised.
When school is not in session or is closed, the School Based Health Center staff will be at the main Center or other sites as needed.
Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The School Based Mental Health Provider provides mental health services at his/her designated school-based health site or Ryan Health site as scheduled including: psychotherapy, assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management utilizing evidenced based practices for a diverse patient population, and in collaboration with the medical team of the health center and school personnel. (S)He functions as a team member with interdisciplinary staff and works with community agencies to assure coordinated care for his/her patients. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.
Essential Functions
- Provide short-term psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families; provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Conduct risk assessments and mental health/substance use screenings during intake of patient to assess for risk and proper level of care.
- Complete thorough psychosocial assessments.
- Responsible for making referrals to external treatment providers when clinically appropriate.
- Function as an advocate for students and/or resource person and liaison when beneficial to students treatment.
- Maintain professional competence by attendance at professional conferences, in-service seminars and other meetings as assigned.
- Integrate mental health care with medical and social service care.
- Submit clinical and all documentation of work performance that is timely, accurate and in conformity with departmental requirements.
- Adhere to all agency and departmental policies and procedures.
- Work variable hours depending on the needs of the program.
- Will be assigned to provide clinical support to other teams within the Mental Health Department when school is closed.
- Attend all meetings and/or training sessions as required.
- Perform any other special projects/duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor.
- Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to supervisor/s.
- LCSWs supervise students as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Psychology.
- New York State License to practice as an LCSW, LMSW, LMHC or Licensed Psychologist.
- Clinical experience with children and/or adolescents.
- At least one year of work experience as a school based Social Worker.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Proven track record of organization, attention to detail and ability to respond promptly to requests, anticipate organizational needs, and maintain efficient office operations.
- At lease one year of work experience in a health-related facility.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Customer Service:
- Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
- Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient.
- Works well with others
- Contributes input to improve outcomes
- Asks others for opinions and feedback, provides feedback in a tactful and respectful way
180-day introductory period.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to move about the office; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in an office setting which at times includes the unpredictable behavior of individuals experiencing acute of chronic mental health or infections conditions. Adequate preparation and precaution advised.
When school is not in session or is closed, the School Based Health Center staff will be at the main Center or other sites as needed.
Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.