Job Title: Mental Health Clinician
Department: Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitation Services Program
Reports To: Clinical Director / VP Clinical Operations
Location: Argus Community, 760 E 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
Job Summary:
The Mental Health Clinician in a NYS OMH–certified MOHTRS Program provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to adults experiencing acute mental health crises in community-based and outpatient settings. As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Clinician conducts psychosocial assessments, delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, supports crisis stabilization, and promotes continuity of care and diversion from emergency department and inpatient hospitalization when clinically appropriate. Services are delivered in accordance with NYS OMH regulations, agency policies, and principles of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct psychosocial and mental health assessments, including evaluation of presenting problems, risk factors, strengths, and clinical needs.
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based and recovery-oriented treatment modalities appropriate for individuals in crisis.
- Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization services, including suicide and violence risk assessment, safety planning, and short-term therapeutic support.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide ongoing therapeutic support to assist individuals in symptom reduction, emotional regulation, coping skills development, and recovery goals.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other team members regarding clinical presentation, treatment progress, and care coordination.
- Coordinate with hospitals, emergency departments, community providers, and referral sources to support continuity of care and diversion from higher levels of care when appropriate.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical consultations.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with OMH and agency standards.
- Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities as required.
- Comply with NYS OMH regulations, certification standards, documentation requirements, and audit processes.
- Participate in incident reporting, risk management, and corrective action planning as required.
- Provide services via telehealth/teletherapy when appropriate and consistent with program operations.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education in accordance with NYS and agency requirements.
Qualifications/Criteria:
- Licensed mental health professional in New York State (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist), consistent with OMH staffing requirements.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred; experience in outpatient, crisis, or community-based mental health settings strongly preferred.
- Experience working in NYS OMH–licensed or certified programs preferred; MOHTRS or crisis services experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, stabilization, and diversion from emergency department or inpatient care.
- Knowledge of NYS OMH regulations, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care.
- Experience providing telehealth/teletherapy services preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, therapeutic skills, documentation skills, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Education:
- Master’s degree or doctoral degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution, consistent with licensure requirements.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to change, add, or delete, at any time, any part of this job description to meet the needs of the Agency.
