Mental Health Therapist FACT/ Criminal Justice Specialist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.Job Location (Full Address):2613 W Henrietta Rd, Suite A, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623Opening:Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:500137 Psychiatry SMH Strong TiesWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URCC 211 HCompensation Range:$30.33 - $40.95The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Responsibilities:Provides professional comprehensive care aligned with ICARE values to patients of the URMC / Strong Ties/ Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. Collaborates with health, behavioral health and social service providers and is responsible for assessing patient’s needs, developing and managing care plans with patients enrolled in ACT services. ACT serves the most complex, high utilizing patients that need comprehensive community treatment and care management services. Services include, but are not limited to: care coordination, health promotion, patient and family support, referral to community and social supports, crisis intervention, and family support. The Mental Health Therapist functions a general therapist for assigned patients and provides direct clinical service including individual and family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and community outreach. The Forensic Mental Health Therapist/Criminal Justice Specialist also serves as a liaison with local law enforcement, local treatment courts, parole/probation officers and attorneys in the county.SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team involving intake, evaluation, and treatment.Comprehensively documents all clinical findings, assessments and encounters in the EMR, per Hospital guidelines. Provides feedback to the treatment team regarding client’s progress in recovery and facilitates and supervises the placement of clients in other community programs as necessary to meet recovery goals and/or needs.Administers breathalyzer tests and obtains toxicology samples per client’s AOT court order. Provide weekly reports to AOT for those on their caseload who have an AOT court order. Provides individual, group, family and behavior therapy that is problem-specific and goal oriented; uses a therapeutic approach which is consistent with evide...