Mental Health Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive health services agency in New York City is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Social Work (MSW) with LMHC or LMSW, and experience with DHS CARES Software. Responsibilities also include maintaining client records and adhering to confidentiality regulations. The salary range is $65,000-$75,000, reflecting the impact of the position in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with DHS CARES Software is essential.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment laws governing practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations.
• Facilitates individual and group counseling.
• Maintains accurate client records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Experience working with DHS CARES Software

Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team experience

Crisis management techniques

Clinical treatment intervention development

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) with an LMHC or LMSW

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Counselor

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

The Role

Under general direction, the Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and group counseling, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, crisis counseling and family counseling. Conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations and makes treatment planning recommendations as well as internal and external client referrals. This work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status and mental health evaluations.
• Conducts individual, group and family counseling consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ individual treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients.
• Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations; assists with fostering professional linkages and relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources.
• Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based upon client and program need.
• Facilitates in-service staff training designed to respond to anticipated and/or identified areas of need.
• Adheres to social work standards and ethical principles, agency policies and procedures, and maintains professional relationships with other disciplines, clients, and community supports.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining knowledge and skill to facilitate didactic, process experiential and supportive group approaches.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) with an LMHC or LMSW
• Experience working with DHS CARES Software
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team experience
• Knowledge of techniques for identifying and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management techniques
• Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a clinical treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual participants
• Competency in written, interpersonal, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards
• Knowledgeable about federal, state and local laws and regulations governing substance abuse treatment programs