Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Definition Work with the CN Guidance to deliver and link services to the identified communities. Provide services focused on enhancing continuity of care. Educational Requirements Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required. Experience Required Prior successful field work, community work, clinical work experience under proper supervision. Familiarity with the resources and services in the Afghan community. Duties And Responsibilities Provide culturally attuned outreach intended to engage community. Build community trust within identified community. Support health‑literacy education. Outreach and engage community members and leaders. Build a strong referral pathway of Afghan new arrivals into behavioral healthcare. Facilitate wellness groups. Provide clinical counseling to individuals and families in person and virtually. Link clients to necessary community resources. In‑person presence at community hubs highly attended by Afghan new arrivals, including community events (e.g., Diwali, Vaisakhi, other cultural or spiritual festivals). Document learnings specific to this target population that can be used continually in future CN Guidance staff trainings; and increase cultural competency and nuanced attunement of our agency across Afghan groups long after the grant ends. Be in the field, in the Afghan community, building awareness about CN Guidance's mental health, co‑occurring substance use treatment, and wrap‑around service programs. Implement appropriate crisis services when needed to prevent decomposition and move client toward an appropriate treatment to enhance adaptive functioning. Share information about the Agency and its services to help clients and other interested parties participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals and better understand the functions of the center. Help clients to become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment and transcendence of the stigma associated with those services. Maintain client stability through a planned ongoing treatment relationship or assess and help implement changes in client functioning when indicated. Regularly assess in weekly supervision with the supervisor the progress of the client's treatment and be open to recommendations for improvement. Assist clients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment. Establish and maintain appropriate and timely clinical case records. Exchange information with other agencies that benefit the client or ensure compliance with regulations and coordination of services. Participate in all required internal and external meetings that represent the needs of the client and the Agency. Utilize and understand the value of supervision which increases practice skills, promotes better service for the client and preserves accountability to the Agency. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision‑making and keep clients informed of progress. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed. Cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical Dental Vision $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit Flexible Spending Account 403(b) retirement plan Long Term and Short Term Disability Legal Plan Dependent Care Expense Account Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Insurance HRA Training programs including a Mentorship program Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness Career growth and Promotional opportunities Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays yearly and so much more. Equal employment opportunity statement: It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc