GENERAL PURPOSE:

The new Urgent Care service provides:

1. Walk-In initial mental health/safety assessment, and immediate evidence-informed crisis intervention, as well as follow-up recommendations and linkage to appropriate community resources and treatment.

2. Short-term solution focused treatment to patients and their families in an up to 6-session model of care.

The Rehabilitation Therapist will support the Urgent Care team and the families they serve with consultation regarding community resources, preparation and follow up on referrals, and participation in appointments and community-based visits when clinically indicated.

Specifically, the Rehabilitation Therapist services are designed to support a youth’s functional level including support related to housing, academics, job readiness, and promoting independence in ADL’s.

The Rehabilitation Therapist will also supervise the Senior Psychiatric Case Managers and Peer Family Advocates.

The Rehabilitation Therapist must subscribe to UR Medicine ICARE values, including, creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.

Hours of Urgent Care operation is: 8:00 am- 8:30 pm, 7 days a week, closed on University holidays. Schedule options for this position include: Four 10-hour days including one weekend day, and five 8-hour days from 12pm-8:30pm.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborates with primary clinicians and Brighter Days Urgent Care treatment team members to develop, review, and evaluate the needs for Psychiatric Rehabilitation services for a target population.

• Appropriately assesses for and mobilizes resources including housing, academics, job readiness, and promoting independence in ADL’s to support a youth’s functional level. Attends school and community meetings as clinically indicated to meet treatment goals. Independently carries out strategies for implementation of the care plan by establishing contact with various service providers and family members to: link patients with existing resources; assure appropriate utilization of life support services in the community; assure the smooth and orderly transition of patients into their designated placement; take initiative for suggesting appropriate community services that would enable the patient to function at optimal level in the community.

• Mobilizes family and natural support networks when indicated.

• For patients in acute crisis, collect information, prepare referrals, and follow-up on referrals to county-based OMH services, Health Homes, Preventive Services, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC)

• Make collateral contacts for new and existing patients and families. Collateral contacts may include Child Protective Caseworkers, Foster Care Caseworkers, other DSS Caseworkers, probation officers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, and school personnel.

• Provides supervision to Senior Psychiatric Case Managers and Peer Family Advocates and provides input to the Clinical Coordinator regarding the performance of the case management team.

• Completes and maintains professional documentation. Appropriately completes billing paperwork for all reimbursable services.

• Coordinates with support staff regarding patient scheduling, fees, and insurance issues. Establishes and regularly maintains cooperative working relationships with staff of community and health care agencies, school personnel, and professional and administrative staff of UR Medicine.

• Participate in designated service meetings and supervision.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a related health/occupational field.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience working with the children and adolescents regarding mental health concerns, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and access to automobile.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $52,060 - $72,062 Annually

The 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.

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