Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital a leader in Behavioral Health Care has an amazing opportunity for a Primary Therapist / Social Worker who has a desire to provide a comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients.

The Primary Therapist serves as the driver of a collaborative, interdisciplinary process which coordinates, monitors, and plans behavioral health care services to meet the individual needs of our patients. The Primary Therapist incorporates case-management functions into the daily activities by acting as a resource for the entire care delivery team, patients, and their families, by monitoring, evaluating, and integrating direct clinical and supportive services.

What will you do:

• Completes appropriate documentation for intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge.
• Collaborates with clinical program staff to ensure appropriate treatment options are explored.
• Establishes relationships with patients and families to set reasonable expectations for their care.
• Completes all aftercare referrals and collaborates with outside agencies as needed.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Requirements:

• Education: master’s degree in behavioral health field from an accredited college or university required
• CT licensure in appropriate professional designation preferred, i.e. Licensed Master Social worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
• Previous behavioral health experience or internship work preferred
• American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross CPR, Professional Rescuer required / provided upon hire

Highlights

• Full Time, 40 hours
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team.
• Engaged leadership.

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. Including Inpatient Adult Services, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Services, Outpatient Services

We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy, and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.