Mental Health Generalist

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health benefits

Transit benefits

Retirement matching

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) seeks a compassionate Mental Health Generalist for our Culinary Wellness Unit in Long Island City, NY. You will work with adults living with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance use disorders to build skills and access resources in a supportive clubhouse setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily unit tasks, engaging members in healthy living activities, and assisting with food planning, documentation, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with mental health or vocational support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support members in achieving recovery, employment, education, and social goals.
• Oversee Welcome & Intake Unit daily operations and improve unit functioning.
• Engage with Clubhouse members to coordinate nutrition wellness activities, workshops, and events.
• Coordinate food orders and manage weekly kitchen supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Teamwork

Mental health experience

Substance-use experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

Position Title: Mental HealthGeneralist (Culinary Wellness Unit)

Location: Long Island City, NY (Queens)

Position Type: FLSA - Non-Exempt

About This Role

We’relooking for a compassionate and energetic Mental Health Generalist to join our Culinary Wellness Unit within our accredited mental health clubhouse. In this role,you’llpartner with adults living withpsychiatricdisabilities and/or substance use disorders, helping them build skills, access resources, and engage in meaningful dailyclubhouse work andactivities.

Assisting members with the skills and resources needed in the areas of daily adult living, working, learning, and socializing.If youare looking tojoin our dedicated teamas a Mental Health Generalist, we want to hear from you!

About Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believethat the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey.We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

• Support members in achieving personal recovery, employment, education, and social goals.
• Oversee Welcome & Intake Unit daily operations & develop methods to enhance unit functioning.
• Engage and work side by side with Clubhouse members in carrying out daily unit tasks, including: outreaching unit members, researching Unit resources related to nutrition health & wellness, creating workshops, presentations and other special events, designing and delivering marketable tips & tools that support healthy living, and assisting with coordinating member contributions to the Clubhouse’s monthly calendar, newsletter and social media outlets.
• Coordinate all food orders and maintain weekly food and kitchen supplies inventory.
• Ensure the organization of all food storage, meals prep, and dining service areas, as well as all other Culinary & Wellness Unit designated workspaces.
• Assist Clubhouse program with producing its weekly meals planning, food orders, food production, and monthly meals reimbursement work.
• Participate in opportunities for social and recreational activities within and outside of the clubhouse.
• Assist with program marketing strategies through the documenting of unit-related activities/events via flyers, special invites, pictures and videos.
• Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, secure private health information, and complete all required program and agency training.
• Engagemembers throughoutreach &encouragement,with afocus ontheir strengths, abilities and interests.
• Establish working relationships with members within the Clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants in the community.
• Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (i.e. legal, employment, housing, benefits, and treatment).
• Work cooperatively with staff & members in developing Clubhouse policies and in advancing the purposes and welfare of the Clubhouse as a whole.
• Impart to members with a vision of their potential to achieve aspirations through acceptance and empathy that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs common to all people seeking employment, education, housing, and social involvements.

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in related fieldrequired.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, vocational, or

substance-use needs (preferred).

• Conveya vibrantenergy that attractsClubhouse members and enables
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a communal setting.

Special Working Conditions

• Assistacross all other Clubhouse unitswith general knowledge and ability to facilitate daily and monthly Clubhouse meetings.
• Provide case management referrals, member escorting when needed, anddaily Clubhouse side-by-side work with members.
• Work occasional Saturdays, late shifts(11am–7pm)orcertain holidays.
• Acquire a NYS Food Handlers License – which is required – (if needed).
• Attend requiredtwo-weekclubhouse training out of state.

What We Offer

• Generous time off policy to use when you need it
• Health,wellnessand financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Transit and commuter benefits
• Retirement matching

We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!