Mental Health Counselor

Evergreen Health; Jamestown (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 4 weeks per year

403b with company match

Paid lunch breaks

Zusammenfassung

Evergreen Health in Jamestown, NY seeks a Mental Health Counselor to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning and evidence-based interventions for individuals facing mental health and co-occurring substance use issues.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field with LMSW/LMHC; two years of experience; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred; proficient with Medent EMR and MS Office; full-time and patient-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in social work or related field is required.
• LMSW or LMHC certification is required; LCSW preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides initial treatment recommendations.
• Collaborates with patient to develop personalized treatment plan.
• Provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families.
• Adheres to productivity, documentation timelines and standards.
• Coordinates treatment with internal and external providers.

Kenntnisse

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in social work

LMSW or LMHC certification

LCSW preferred

Tools

Medent EMR

MS Office

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Mental Health Counseloris responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, collaborative treatment planning, engagement, referrals, and evidenced-based clinical interventions as indicated for individuals dealing with a variety of mental health and co-occurring substance use issues.

As part of the Essential Function for this role, the Mental Health Counselor:

• Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides initial treatment recommendations, and collaboratively with the patient develops a personalized treatment plan with emphasis on evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation
• Provides resources and referrals as indicated to facilitate achievement of a patient’s treatment goals
• Provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of issues, including but not limited to mental health, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions, including HIV, HCV, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity
• Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care
• Works within an integrated treatment model, coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated

Qualified Candidatewill have a Masters of Social Work or other related field with two (2) years of related experience; LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, in English (with additional Spanish-speaking strongly preferred); demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word) and effective time management and organization skills;awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Education: Master’s degree in social work (or similar); LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred

Required Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience; knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; working knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software (Medent); bilingual strongly preferred.

This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid lunch breaks

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.