Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health CounselorPride Health is hiring a Mental Health Counselor to support our client's healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY.Schedule: Friday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm with 1 hour breakLocation: Brooklyn, NY 11207Job Type: Local ContractContract Length: 13 weeks with potential for extensionPay Range: $38/hr. - $38/hr. Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.Duties:Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR Part 600 and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data and is responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management systems; documents all services in accordance with organizational policies, NYSOMH regulations, and all relevant federal laws; and maintains strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly receiving treatment services.In coordination with relevant members of the management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential internal and external referral sources; serves as an active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources as required.Coordinates care with nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and administrative staff, and collaborates closely with external clinicians as appropriate.Provides individual and group therapy services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.Provides crisis intervention services as appropriate.Makes community referral recommendations to the indicated Level of Care (LOC) as appropriate.Utilizes best practices and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with organizational culture, including integrated health and mental health care, trauma-informed care, rehabilitation and recovery, culturally responsive care, and wellness-focused approaches.Requirements:Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field requiredNYS licensure required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LCATHigh degree of computer literacyAbility to work some late evenings and weekendsExperience in a crisis, respite, or residential settingPride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.