Trauma-Informed Mental Health Counselor (Harm Reduction)

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Accrued PTO up to 30 days

Educational benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on health services is seeking a licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide individual therapy and group counseling within their Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Program. The ideal candidate will have experience in trauma-informed care and a strong understanding of evidence-based interventions, working to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities. This role includes crisis intervention and collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed in New York State as LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
• Experience working with serious mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
• Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed individual therapy and group counseling.
• Conduct crisis intervention and refer clients for evaluations.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches for treatment planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic counseling

Medication management

Data entry

Culturally aware and sensitive

Group facilitation

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Education

Master's in human services or related degree

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Tools

AIRS

e-Share

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A nonprofit organization focused on health services is seeking a licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide individual therapy and group counseling within their Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Program. The ideal candidate will have experience in trauma-informed care and a strong understanding of evidence-based interventions, working to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities. This role includes crisis intervention and collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.