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Clinician Apply Now New York, NY, USA Job Type Full Time Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES : Participates in the intake process to obtain information relevant to formulating a psychosocial evaluation and treatment plan goals. Provides individual, group, couples and family psychotherapy to a caseload of clients. Caseload is comprised of multicultural clients ages 4 thru end of life with varying DSM-5 diagnoses and presenting with a range of clinical symptoms and behaviors. Implements the treatment plan by providing psychotherapy interventions. Leads psychotherapy groups of up to 12 clients/members. Makes referrals to outside agencies/providers and community resources as appropriate for the clients. Collaborates with outside professionals for the purpose of client care coordination, when appropriate. Plans for client’s discharge from the clinic and/or aftercare. Maintains appropriate case records on the electronic health record (EHR) and prepares other letters and reports as required. Reports to the “State Central Registry of Child Abuse & Neglect” all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. Maintains consistent communication with the clinical supervisor, leadership team and other staff via use of technology (emails, voicemails). Attends clinical supervision meetings weekly and as scheduled. Confers and consults with the clinical supervisor regarding ongoing care as well as emerging client problems. Attends staff development trainings and workshops. Attends staff meetings. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: NYS Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW), Psychologist, Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). NYS Limited Permit in the above disciplines will be considered, contingent upon staff accruing clinical hours for licensure. Knowledge working with mental illness in children, adolescents, and the adult population. Electronic Health Record experience. Comfort in using Microsoft Word, Email, Internet, and typing of documents. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Knowledge of developmental delays and disabilities in children and adolescents is a plus. SKILLS: Ability to provide psychotherapy and/or crisis services to clients in need of mental health services. Responsible, organized, and efficient. Able to work independently to meet deadlines and complete tasks. Ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and to listen actively. Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive to mulicultural clients who are diagnosed with a mental illness Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other Minette Psychotherapy staff members, outside professionals, clients, Federal, State, and City officials, and the general public. REPORTING: Reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor Accountable to Mary Taveras-Garcia, LCSW-R and Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R on matters of documentation, adherence to Minette Psychotherapy policies and procedures, and client complaints. Download Application To apply, please download and complete the employment application. Email completed applications and CV or Resume to: minettetherapy@gmail.com About the Company Minette LCSW Psychotherapy Services, PLLC has over 20 years of experience in clinical work (evaluations, diagnosing, psychotherapy - individual/group/couples/family and clinical supervision. Specific treatment areas include depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD. We use evidenced based models such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution focused psychotherapy. We are also experts in evaluating and diagnosing developmental delays and autism in young children and working with families of children with developmental delays. Application

Hola! Soy Mary... Hello! I'm Mary Mary Taveras Garcia is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker and accomplished leader, with more than 20 years of experience in mental health advocacy, program innovation, and delivering culturally competent care. Mary brings over 32 years of experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She has held various roles at Inwood Community Services, including clinician in the Youthlink, Drop-In, and Mental Health Clinics, before becoming Unit Director in 2012. Mary is also a skilled psychotherapist in the Mental Health Program and has served as a substance abuse counselor in the Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program. In addition, Mary conducts clinical and developmental evaluations for children aged 0-3 referred by the NYC Early Intervention Program. Areas of Expertise: Mary addresses a wide range of behavioral health concerns, including adjustment disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aging issues, couples/marriage counseling, compulsive behaviors, crisis/trauma, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, family conflicts, grief/loss, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting challenges, personal growth, personality disorders, relationship concerns, sexual abuse, substance abuse, PTSD, and life transitions. Treatment Approaches: Mary utilizes evidence-based methodologies such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, supportive psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and brief therapy. Certifications and Assessment Tools: Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) – New York and New Jersey; Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) – New York Assessment Tools: Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS) Back TESTIMONIALS Eric Erickson I have known Ms. Taveras-Garcia for almost my entire 20-year career as a social worker. In fact, she was one of the most influential figures early I my career. She not only provided me with her expertise in clinical work during my 10 years working for the Washington Heights Community, but also modeled the ideals of social work in her practice. Her dedication has inspired me to continue my work in Northern Manhattan and has shaped the way I assist New Clinicians in the field as a Clinical Supervisor. LinkedIn - Mary Taveras, LCSW, CASAC

< Back Angelica Rubio, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Angelica Rubio, LCSW, earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Adelphi University. Her expertise is in working with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors who need help with depression, anxiety/phobias/panic, trauma, self-harming, grief, anger management, and domestic violence. She has experience providing individual, couples/marital therapies, in addition to parent coaching. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Angelica uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Therapy (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when working with clients. Angelica says the best piece of advice she has ever been given is "You need to be careful with your words because they have the ability to help build a better world or destroy the world around you". She notes that the most inspiring part about her job is being able to help others to reach their full potential and help them find the best version of themselves. To schedule an appointment with Angelica, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

< Back Emmanuelle Jeanlouis, LMHC, LP Licensed Mental Health Counselor Emmanuelle Jeanlouis, MHC-LP, specializes in play therapy for children, therapy for adolescents, and works with clients dealing with ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety/panic/phobias, grief, anger management, trauma, self-harming or suicidal thoughts, substance and alcohol use, domestic violence, eating/weight issues, and immigrant/acculturation challenges. Her therapeutic approaches include Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian or Faith-Based therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), applicable in both individual and group settings. She serves children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors in her practice. She speaks Creole and English fluently. Clients frequently mention that Emmanuelle is transparent, empathetic, sympathetic, culturally aware, and straightforward in her approach. To schedule an appointment with Emmanuelle, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com Clinic Phone Number: (201) 724-5489

< Back Vanessa Garcia, MHC-LP Mental Health Counselor Vanessa Garcia, MHC-LP (Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit). She has a Master of Arts in Counseling from New Jersey City University. Her expertise lies in working with clients with ADD/ADHD and anxiety/panic/phobias. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her preferred psychodynamic modalities of treatment. She has experience working with children, teens, young adults and adults. The most inspiring advice she has ever received is "Laugh at your mistakes and enjoy each little moment as much as your big ones". Vanessa enjoys working with her clients and finds it her mission or life's work to help others. To schedule an appointment with Vanessa, please contact the clinic directly at the phone number provided below. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

< Back Christina Howell, LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker Christina Howell, LMSW, received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The City University of New York (Queens College). After working in the field for a year with different organizations, both competitively employed and through volunteer work, Christina gained experience in different specialties and populations. She has experience with individual therapy, group therapy, grief counseling, stress management, play therapy, aging, special needs (autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities), and case management. Christina decided to further her education at Adelphi University and returned for her Master's degree in social work and counseling. Christina is currently working with individuals with special needs, individuals who are medically frail, and the aging population. Her work allows her to provide services to people experiencing adjustments in their life, and seniors in the community by allowing them to stay in their homes, as well as provide group therapy for individuals who are going through a separation or divorce, or newly bereaved, and caregiver support. Christina is known for her hands-on approach and provides her clients with evidence-based knowledge, in addition to extra support that they may need to get through their difficult time or event. To schedule an appointment with Christina, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

< Back Michael Natale Mental Health Counseling Intern Michael Natale, CRC and MHC intern, received his MSEd in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Hunter College and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Michael is pursuing an Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College, CUNY. His expertise is in working with teens, young adults, and adults who may be experiencing depression, substance use/alcohol use, anxiety/panic/phobias, clients with ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. He is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). The best piece of advice he received is "Compassion toward others will lead to compassion toward yourself." For Michael, to see people choose therapy is to see people choose hope and to imagine a version of themselves that is stronger and happier. He loves seeing people bet on themselves and their ability to grow and change, and it's inspiring for him to see this. His friends and family describe him as someone who has many hobbies and interests and is able to find common ground with people. Clients say working with Michael is authentic. He is genuinely interested in seeing the world from their perspective while approaching issues with optimism, practicality, and respect for individuality. To schedule an appointment with Michael, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

< Back Katherine Rivera, LSW and LMSW Licensed Social Worker Katherine Rivera earned her master's degree from Capella University. Areas of specialization and expertise include working with clients with ADD/ADHD, Trauma, Self Harming/Suicide ideation, anger management, anxiety/phobias, domestic violence and depression. She is well versed in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Parent Coaching, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She works with young adults, adults and seniors. The best piece of advice she received is "Remember, everything happens the way it's meant to. Trust the process". To schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

Evaluations for Youth Evaluation and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts the brain’s development affecting language, communication, cognition, and social skills. An evaluation is the first step toward finding out if your child or loved one has autism spectrum disorder. We offer Autism testing for children and teens ages 0-18 in NY, providing your child or loved one an accurate diagnosis. Among other tests, we use the ADOS-2, a well validated test to establish the diagnosis of ASD. Email mmaldonadoevaluations@gmail.com to learn more about autism testing. Online Virtual Session Available Schedule an Appointment

< Back Elizabeth Conde, LMSW- SIFI Licensed Master Social Work, SIFI Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFI earned her master's degree in social work from Adelphi University and her bachelor's degree in social work from Rutgers University. Her expertise includes therapy with adolescence, depression, trauma, anxiety/panic/phobias, domestic violence, immigrants/acculturation and anger management. She also provides families with parent coaching to support with parenting strategies and support. She is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Elizabeth is fully fluent in both English and Spanish languages. She says in another life she's pretty sure she was a philanthropist. She finds inspiration in seeing growth in individuals she works with and achieving their goals. Her family/friends and coworkers describe her as being loyal, funny giving, empathetic and loving. She is caring and hardworking. She describes herself as being a good listener that is engaging and knowledgable. To schedule an appointment with Elizabeth, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489

Fees and Insurance Plans Minette Psychotherapy Services provides a wide range of mental health services to clients all throughout New York City and the surrounding areas. We proudly serve all of New York State, Online counseling ensures accessible support for every New Yorker. We offer affordable care tailored to your needs—online or in-person. Our clinic accepts a wide range of insurance plans - please find all of the details you need surrounding rates and policies below. If you’re uninsured, we offer affordable payment options to ensure therapy is accessible to everyone. Call or Email us today for more information! Payment Your bill consists of charges for services rendered by Minette LCSW Psychotherapy Services. Payment is required on the day that services are rendered. Payment will include any unmet deductible, co-insurance, co-payment amount, or non-covered charges from your insurance company. If you do not carry insurance, or if your coverage is currently under a pre-existing condition clause, payment in full is expected on the day that services are rendered. We accept VISA, MasterCard, bank debit cards, Venmo, Paypal, and Zelle. Should you have any questions regarding your bill, or need help with your bill, our billing staff is available to assist. We can be reached at (201) 724-5489. No-Show/ Late Cancellation Policy and Missed Appointment Fee- Broken appointments represent a cost to us, to you and to other clients who could have been seen in the time set aside for you. Once an appointment is scheduled, you will be expected to pay $50.00 If you fail to attend your appointment, OR you cancel your appointment with LESS THAN 24 BUSINESS HOURS notice. (For example, to cancel an appointment for 9AM on Monday, you would need to email or call by 9AM the previous Saturday.) These charges cannot be billed to your insurance company. Please help us serve you better by keeping scheduled appointments and emailing or calling us at least 24 business hours prior to your appointment time if you must cancel. We understand that emergencies occur and in such cases, please communicate with us as soon as possible so we may be able to work with you with regard to the Missed Appointment fee. Excessive cancelations of scheduled appointments may result in discharge from our clinic. Fees to Request Medical Records Copying medical records requires office staff time and time away from client care. Minette LCSW Psychotherapy Services will have 15 business days in which to copy records before making them available for client to pick them up, and these 15 days start after the client has signed the form authorizing the records’ release. Insurance We are participating in network providers with several insurance plans. We will file insurance claims on your behalf to insurance plans that we are in network with. Please scroll down for a list of insurances that we are currently in network with. Please remember that insurance is a contract between the client and the insurance company and ultimately the client is responsible for payment in full. We are In-Network with the following Insurance Plans Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) Empire Plan OPTUM AETNA Humana fidelis Healthfirst Cigna Medicaid medicare metroplus UMR United Healthcare Oscar OxforD Health Plans Inc. Out of Network Insurance or Self Paying Clients Don't have insurance or your insurance does not cover our services? Our direct pay rates for those without insurance range from $80 to $175 per session. Additionally, psychotherapy is often eligible for pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Spending Accounts (HSAs), providing another way to manage costs. Reduced fees are available for Out of Network Insurance or Self Paying Clients based on financial need (Proof of income is required) Call us at 201-724-5489 or Email us at minettetherapy@gmail.com today for more information. Fees for Diagnostic Evaluations and Autism Testing We do not accept insurance for Autism Testing evaluations for children ages 0-18. We offer payment options to ensure these evaluations are accessible to everyone. Email us at mmaldonadoevaluations@gmail.com to learn more about the fees for autism testing and evaluation. Back We can be reached at (201) 724-5489 or you can also email us at minettetherapy@gmail.com for more information.

< Back Skylynn Rosario, LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker Skylynn earned her master's degree in social work from Fordham University and a bachelor's degree in sociology from CUNY John Jay. Her expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, client with Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, grief/bereavement and trauma. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, family therapy and Christian and faith-based therapy when working with her clients. She also specializes in perinatal and postpartum mental health and caregivers of individuals with special needs. Skylynn works with children ages 4-12, teens ages 13-18, young adults ages 19-29 and adults. Skylinn speaks conversational Spanish fluently and fluent in English. What inspires her work most is witnessing her client's resilience and fostering a sense of empowerment of her clients as they face trauma and challenges. She helps people turn pain into growth and strengthens connections while being part of her clients healing journey which she finds profoundly rewarding. Clients describe her as being empathetic, lighthearted, and innovative with a natural ability to problem-solve and maintain a positive outlook. Her clients have highlighted her attentiveness and listening skills. Skylynn enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys bringing joy and laughter to those around her. To schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic directly. minettetherapy@gmail.com (201) 724-5489