Per Diem Residential Mental Health Counselor

Transitional Services for New York, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. in New York City is seeking Per Diem Counselors for its Residential Programs in Queens. The role involves direct care, daily living skills coaching, and accompanying residents to medical and benefits appointments.

Compensation is $24.72 per hour, with availability for nights, weekends, or holidays, up to 28 hours per week. A valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid training are required, with occasional agency vehicle driving as needed.

Qualifications

• Driver's license is required to operate agency vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid training is required.
• Comfortable driving agency vehicles if needed.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to assigned caseload.
• Assist residents with daily living skills (hygiene, laundry, budgeting, room maintenance).
• Accompany residents to medical and benefits appointments and off-site activities.
• Meet with caseload weekly; document sessions and progress notes.
• Supervise medications and complete shift handoffs with accuracy.
• Escort residents to appointments and shopping; ensure safety checks.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid training

Agency vehicle driving

Job description

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. in New York City is seeking Per Diem Counselors for its Residential Programs in Queens. The role involves direct care, daily living skills coaching, and accompanying residents to medical and benefits appointments.

Compensation is $24.72 per hour, with availability for nights, weekends, or holidays, up to 28 hours per week. A valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid training are required, with occasional agency vehicle driving as needed.