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Psychotherapist – Center Of Excellence

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center, every team member plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the diverse communities of Queens. As part of the Medisys Health Network, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence, equity, and innovation in healthcare.

Psychotherapist – Center of Excellence Grant Program

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (a member of the Medisys Health Network) is a fully accredited, community-based teaching hospital and a Level I Trauma and Stroke Center committed to providing professional, compassionate care to the underserved patients and residents of Queens.

We are seeking a full-time Psychotherapists to join our Center of Excellence (COE) Grant Program. This program is dedicated to advancing clinical research, providing specialized treatment for complex mental health conditions, developing innovative therapies, and advocating for improved patient care—particularly for minority and underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialized mental health treatment tailored to the COE’s focus, such as trauma-informed care, culturally sensitive therapy, or evidence-based interventions for specific disorders.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to coordinate holistic patient care.
  • Participate in research by collecting and analyzing data, contributing to publications, and integrating findings into clinical practice.
  • Train and educate healthcare professionals on best practices within the COE’s specialty area.
  • Engage in community outreach to promote mental health awareness and improve access to care.

Program Highlights:

  • Focus on health equity: Delivering culturally competent care to underserved populations.
  • Innovative treatment approaches: Implementing cutting-edge therapies and interventions.
  • Data-driven practice: Using research and analytics to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Tagged as: lcsw, lmsw

Requirements
  • Current New York State (LMSW or LCSW)  licensure and registration certificate.
  • Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field.
  • Completion of a clinical internship in New York.
  • Minimum 3,000 hours of postgraduate supervised experience (including 1,500 hours of direct client contact).
  • Successful completion of the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) or a comparable exam.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a collaborative, research-driven environment dedicated to mental health innovation.
  • Contribute to meaningful change in underserved communities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

 
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