Psychotherapist – Bilingual Proficiency -Spanish Speaking

Psychotherapist – Bilingual Proficiency Spanish Speaking Required

Clinic Hours: Full-time Flexible schedule

Monday through Friday 8am -9pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm.

The Psych Clinic at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services for those with mental health needs. The therapist will take part in substance abuse trainings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapies. The Psychotherapist will provide group therapy, crisis intervention and client advocacy. Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to treatment goals and counsel clients to assist them in dealing with mental illness.

We currently have a full-time Bilingual Spanish speaking opportunity for experienced Psychotherapists that hold an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or PHD (licensed psychologist) LCSW preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience in an outpatient setting.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, counseling and support to family and patients.
• Act as a liaison between patients and/or families with the interdisciplinary hospital staff.
• Aids the patient and family to identify social, emotional, environmental problems that may impede adjustment to illness, hospitalization, and projected post discharge needs, including LEP needs.