Primary Therapist (Complex Care Clinic)

Job Description:

Are you a mental health therapist looking for an environment that values reasonable caseloads? Do you strive to make a difference in the lives of your clients? Gavia LifeCare Center is hiring primary therapists who value a team building culture where you can practice at the top of your license. We are currently seeking candidates that are experienced and passionate about working with DD/ID adult population and making a difference in the lives of others through therapy.

At Gavia Lifecare Center, we are an OMH licensed outpatient mental healthcare center on the forefront of implementing integrated mental healthcare services independent of a large medical facility. We pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health counseling, medication management, and crisis services in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities:

Primary therapists expected to carry a caseload of approximately 45 clients providing individual and/or family counseling. This is a 32-40 hour per week position.

Requirements:

• MS or MA in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
• LMHC (or limited permit eligible) or LMSW/LCSW
• 1-2 years working with the ID/DD adult population
• In depth understanding of ethical and theoretical considerations for counseling
• Ability to sit, stand, and fulfill other job-related physical duties

Clinical Director: Women’s/LGBTQIA+ Program

Job Description:

Gavia Lifecare Center is seeking a Clinical Director to help provide high-quality women’s and LGBTQIA+ outpatient specific treatment throughout the agency and in the greater Rochester area. This is a leadership position, and at Gavia Lifecare Center we are looking for a clinician who can aid in the development and advancement of our established team of clinicians. Community engagement and ability to perform individual therapy to individuals from the general adult population are key components of this role, in addition to supervision of other clinical staff.

At Gavia Lifecare Center, we are an OMH licensed outpatient mental healthcare center on the forefront of implementing integrated mental healthcare services independent of a large medical facility. We pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health counseling, medication management, and crisis services in an outpatient setting.

Primary Duties:

Direct Clinical Services (50%)

• Carry a caseload of between 20-25 clients, performing direct clinical duties such as evaluations, treatment planning, individual and family therapy for an expected 7-15 hours per week of direct care.
• Clinical focus will be providing individual therapy to individuals from the women’s and LGBTQIA+ community.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork as required by OMH standards

Supervisory Duties (35%)

• Interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of women’s/LGBTQIA+ specific clinical staff
• Direct supervision of complex care specific clinical staff including review of practices, standardization of clinical practices, validation of clinical skills through direct observation, and review of client concerns
• Documentation of supervision sessions
• Other supervisory duties as required

Program Development (15%)

• Development of Women’s/LGBTQIA+ Program to include practice protocols, treatment standards, etc.
• Development of staff criteria for participation in the Women’s/LGBTQIA+ Program
• Facilitation of a supervision group
• Implementation of programs throughout the agency. This may include all agency trainings, consultation with staff regarding specific cases, participation in site specific team meetings to review specific treatment options for clients
• Community involvement promoting this program to become known as a premier Women’s/LGBTQIA+ Program in Upstate NY

Primary Therapist (General Adult Clinic)

Job Description:

Are you a mental health therapist looking for an environment that values reasonable caseloads? Do you strive to make a difference in the lives of your clients? Gavia LifeCare Center is hiring primary therapists who value a team building culture where you can practice at the top of your license.

At Gavia Lifecare Center, we are an OMH licensed outpatient mental healthcare center on the forefront of implementing integrated mental healthcare services independent of a large medical facility. We pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health counseling, medication management, and crisis services in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities:

Primary therapists expected to carry a caseload of approximately 45 clients providing individual adult and/or family counseling. This is a 32-40 hour per week position.

Requirements:

• MS or MA in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
• LMHC (or limited permit eligible) or LMSW
• 1-2 years working in the clinical mental health setting with the general adult population
• In depth understanding of ethical and theoretical considerations for counseling
• Ability to sit, stand, and fulfill other job-related physical duties

Clinical Director: General Adult Program

Job Description:

Gavia Lifecare Center is seeking a Clinical Director to help provide high-quality adult outpatient specific treatment throughout the agency and in the greater Rochester area. This is a leadership position, and at Gavia Lifecare Center we are looking for a clinician who can aid in the development and advancement of our established team of adult clinicians. Community engagement and ability to perform individual therapy to individuals with general adult population are key components of this role, in addition to supervision of other clinical staff.

At Gavia Lifecare Center, we are an OMH licensed outpatient mental healthcare center on the forefront of implementing integrated mental healthcare services independent of a large medical facility. We pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health counseling, medication management, and crisis services in an outpatient setting.

Primary Duties:

Direct Clinical Services (50%)

• Carry a caseload of between 20-25 clients, performing direct clinical duties such as evaluations, treatment planning, individual and family therapy for an expected 7-15 hours per week of direct care.
• Clinical focus will be providing individual therapy to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork as required by OMH standards

Supervisory Duties (35%)

• Interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of complex care specific clinical staff
• Direct supervision of complex care specific clinical staff including review of practices, standardization of clinical practices, validation of clinical skills through direct observation, and review of client concerns
• Documentation of supervision sessions
• Other supervisory duties as required

Program Development (15%)

• Development of Adult Program to include practice protocols, treatment standards, etc.
• Development of staff criteria for participation in the Adult Program
• Facilitation of a supervision group
• Implementation of programs throughout the agency. This may include all agency trainings, consultation with staff regarding specific cases, participation in site specific team meetings to review specific treatment options for clients
• Community involvement promoting this program to become known as a premier Adult Outpatient Program in Upstate NY

Administrative Assistant- Adolescent/Young Adult Outpatient Clinic

Job Description:

At Gavia Lifecare Center we are currently seeking a full time administrative assistant to help manage our growing practice. This position would be supporting our team of mental health providers during the daytime hours with one evening per week.

Gavia Lifecare Center is an Office of Mental Health licensed outpatient behavioral healthcare center on the forefront of implementing integrated mental healthcare services independent of a large medical facility. We pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health counseling, medication management, and crisis services in an outpatient setting.

Essential Duties:

• Perform clerical duties including but not limited to; data entry, filing, scanning, faxing, etc.
• Answer phone calls and direct calls accordingly
• Assist in waitlist management
• Assist in processing intake phone calls and insurance
• Assist in processing and scheduling referrals from other community resources
• Greeting and checking in clients for their appointments
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Provide general support to clients and other visitors as needed.
• Perform general office support functions.
• Provide support to Gavia Lifecare Center’s clients through various administrative tasks such as scheduling, answering questions, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Ability to take and pass an NYS Office of Mental Health background check.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a pediatric or adolescent medical office setting
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or educational equivalent required. Associates’ degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 25 pounds