Supportive Housing

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Bronx, NY : 5/7/2024

Job Description

Job ID#:

3893

Job Category:

Supportive Housing

Position Type:

Full Time

Details:

Under supervision of the Program Director, theLicensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the provision of short and long term psychotherapy to a caseload of substance use and psychiatrically diagnosed individuals.

This position requires great organizational and time management skills. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

The salary is $50k-$65k per year

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates and provides therapeutic interventions for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses and substance use.

• Assessments performed with complete formulation, differential diagnosis, treatment and safety planning.

• Provides individual therapy and group services rooted in evidenced based practice.

• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and practices client centered and holistic care.

• Communicates effectively with client, collateral contacts, outside agencies, referring agencies, and/or outside providers as needed for continuity of care.

• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation of clinical services and related clinical contacts in accordance with OASAS and OMH regulations and organizational expectations.

• Performs clinical, compliance, and administrative duties as instructed.

• Assist in the development of Evidenced Based Practices Group Curriculums in collaboration with the team.

• Assist in the creation or enhancing of group curriculums for new or upcoming group cycles.

• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence

• Provide clinical/task supervision.

• Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences to determine client care and treatment planning.

• Provide crisis intervention on as needed basis.

• Any other relevant responsibilities requested by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years previous relevant experience in Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or an equivalent related field required

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)- NYS Licensure

• Mandated Reporter (2.0 hours)

• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.

• Must be able to multi task with strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.

• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

Job Requirements