Associate Counselor

Catholic Health; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical benefits

Generous pension plan

403B for retirement

PTO plan

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks an Associate Counselor to join their community hospital team at Mercy Hospital. The role involves providing clinical oversight, counseling individuals facing mental health and emotional challenges, and contributing to patient care plans within a supportive environment. Qualified candidates should possess a relevant educational background and be committed to patient advocacy and care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CASAC-Trainee Certificate must be obtained within six months.
• 350 hours of Alcohol and Substance Abuse education or similar experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical role within the team and oversees counselors' caseloads.
• Conducts mental health assessments and provides individual and group counseling.
• Acts as an advocate for clients, maintaining the confidentiality of information.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Intervention

Crisis Therapy

Mental Health Assessments

Education

High School Diploma/GED required

Bachelor's degree preferred

CASAC-Trainee Certificate within six months

350 hours Alcohol and Substance Abuse education

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Overview

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Overview

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.


Job Details


Responsibilities

Performs as clinical member of counseling team to provide caseload assignment and general oversight of electronic medical record in addition to providing counseling, intervention, and continuity of care to individuals with mental health disorders, emotional disorders and other behavioral challenges. Participates in the daily operation of stabilization services with provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities.

• Provides clinical role within the interdisciplinary team as well as management oversight to caseload, including provision of assignment of caseload to counselors and preliminary oversight of caseload for completion of admission activities. Monitors electronic Compliance Center for pertinent due dates related to billing operations.
• Provides functions related to telephone screenings, mental health assessments, case management needs, clinical interventions, and may assist with functions of orientation, treatment planning, and discharge planning as needed.
• Provides individual and group counseling pertinent to population served.
• Addresses and documents client behaviors and daily progress based presentation of mental health concerns.
• Provides consultation to other staff to aid in presenting, identifying and treating mental health problems and/or emotional disorders of individuals.
• Provides review and evaluation of dually diagnosed individuals during pre-admission process as well as assessments related to trauma, suicide risk, and mental status examinations.
• Arranges for exposure to and information about community resources and acts as a liaison between the individual and the community as necessary.
• Provides interventional crisis therapy as situations arise. Demonstrates ability to identify high-risk clients and subsequent implementation of appropriate safety protocols.
• Acts as advocate for individuals with justifiable circumstances regarding communication with outside agencies and programs. Performs ongoing correspondence and relationship building.
• Assists with unit-based performance improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities for training and improvement.
• Participates in all necessary activities to insure payment for treatment services by insurance/managed care companies.
• Maintains statistical data and prepares any necessary statistical reports.
• Demonstrates proficiency with utilization of standardized assessment tools.
• Demonstrates functional knowledge in the use mental health diagnoses and basic medical terminology.
• Assists with staff training as needed.
• Attends all applicable departmental meetings.
• Maintains the confidential nature of the department
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CASAC-Trainee Certificate must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Required to have 350 hours of Alcohol and Substance Abuse education or a minimum of 85 hours of Alcohol and Substance Abuse education with at least 2 years full time experience in an Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder program.
• The ability to write legibly is required.
• Maintain valid NYS driver’s license within agency criteria (not required for Mercy Hall)
  
  
  

Salary Range

USD $21.10 - USD $25.65 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.


Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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