Mental Health Therapist

Job description

Overview Mental Health Therapist Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US! Annually: $64,350 - $65,000: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm: 3K sign on bonus A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. The Role: Under general direction, the Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing counseling and casework services to individuals who have mental illnesses and/or substance abuse problems. Assesses patient’s mental status through interviews and observations and then develops treatment plans or makes referrals to appropriate services. Responsibilities: What You Will Do: - Works with patients and their families to determine goals for treatment. - Solicits family information, observations and concerns. - Interviews, observes and develops treatment plans for patients. - Implements, goals, policies and activities designed to meet program objectives - Conducts individual and group therapy sessions for patients with mental illness, emo...