Mental Health Counselor Level II, Social Work

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NYC Health + Hospitals is hiring a Mental Health Counselor Level II at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, NY. The role requires licensure by the NYSED and two years of direct client care in behavioral health, with duties spanning counseling, assessments, and treatment planning.

Position is full-time (35 hours per week) with shifts from 4:00pm to 12:00am. Department: Social Work - Behavioral Health; Location: Woodhull, Brooklyn. Salary shown is $94,749 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license and current NYSED registration as Mental Health Counselor and two years of direct client care experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide mental health counseling and psycho-education to clients with less complex cases.
• Assist in interviewing and case history taking using appropriate assessment tools.
• Coordinate with mental health professionals for diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Help clients with applications for educational, vocational, and entitlement programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in trainings.

Description du poste

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Mental Health Counselor Level II, Social Work

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

4:00pm - 12:00am (35 hours per week)

Responsibilities

Assignment Level II
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the practice of mental health counseling. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and mental health standards of care. All personnel perform related work.

Under direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs professional work in the mental health discipline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides mental health counseling and psycho-education services to clients with less complex cases.

2. Participates in the interviewing and case history taking process by utilizing appropriate assessment and screening tools.

3. Consults with relevant mental health professionals regarding the diagnoses, prognoses, and recommendations for disposition on individual cases; contributes to the formulation of client comprehensive treatment plans.

4. Coordinates with appropriate personnel and/or departments to counsel and assist clients with the completion of applications and documentation for educational, vocational, and entitlement programs.

5. Acts as a resource to clients seeking additional support on a variety of available services within the health care setting and the community.

6. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and files of patient contact information, which includes consumer interactions, clinical case histories, phone contacts, agency interactions, and other related information.

7. Participates in appropriate internal and/or external training conferences.

8. May participate in treatment programs assisting other personnel and/or departments in providing counseling/therapeutic services.

9. May be assigned to coordinate and supervise the activities of support staff in related areas.

10. May be assigned to assist in the instruction and supervision of volunteers, interns, and students in the area of mental health counseling, as appropriate.

JOB DETAILS

$94,749

Position type:

Full-Time

Department:

SOCIAL WORK-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Category:

Behavioral Health

Posted:

Oct 14, 2026

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull 760 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull 760 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206.

Flushing Av (J,M) ,

Myrtle Av (J,M,Z)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.