Mental Health Counselor

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Provide direct services within a 24-hour Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center program.
Work Schedule Options:

• Friday - Tuesday,10am to 6pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field required
• NYS licensure required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LCAT
• High degree of computer literacy
• Ability to work some late evenings and weekends
• Experience in a crisis, respite, or residential setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• CASAC or CASAC-T preferred
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented and evidence-based clinical practices
• Experience working with dually diagnosed individuals
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations (adults, youth, and children)
• Availability to provide services in a 24-hour, crisis-oriented setting
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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 Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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 Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.

Accommodations
We 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.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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