Mental Health Coordinator

Status: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: Full-time; flexible availability for weekday evenings and weekends required Compensation: $65,000 - $69,000 Reports to: Director of Programs ABOUT MIXTECA Mixteca Organization Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that seeks to support sustainable livelihoods for Spanish-speaking immigrants, regardless of status. Mixteca provides free, culturally responsive programming to respond to the critical health, educational, and immigration needs of Spanish-speaking families in Brooklyn and the broader NYC metropolitan area. POSITION SUMMARY Mixteca is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and energetic Mental Health Coordinator. The Mental Health Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Programs to lead activities for Mixteca's Mental Health Programming. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Coordination & Quality Assurance Work closely with the Director of Programs in implementing program policies and procedures, program development, conducting program quality assurance projects, and monitoring daily operations. Coordinate and support all mental health programming, including DOHMH contracts. Design and implement a range of innovative healing spaces for immigrant communities. Clinical Supervision & Direct Care Provide direct supervision to mental health counselor(s) and interns. Provide/coordinate weekly team consultation and interdisciplinary meetings. Provide direct care services to participants: developing assessments, individual and group counseling, and reviewing service plans as applicable. Administrative & Reporting Maintain reports and administrative counseling records in accordance with agency standards, ensuring compliance with requirements and program policies. Assist in the collection and reporting of timely, accurate statistical data. Prepare documentation, presentations, and general materials regarding Mixteca programming. Outreach, Referrals & Communications Facilitate intra/inter-agency referrals as necessary and advocate for participants with other community-based organizations and government agencies as indicated. Develop advertising material such as flyers, posters, and social media posts that is creative, effective, relevant, and meets agency guidelines. Assist the Director of Programs and other staff with the calendar of activities and support with stakeholder communications. Represent Mixteca and the mental health needs of the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in stakeholder meetings, special events, and communications, as recommended by the Director of Programs and Executive Director. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and/or a similar field. 2–3 years of experience providing mental health counseling services. Knowledge of issues relating to immigration, community organizing, or related fields strongly preferred. A team player with the ability to work with diverse populations and socio-economic groups. Proactive administrator with good problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, with exceptional attention to detail. Strong outreach and interpersonal skills. IMPORTANT ROLE NOTES Equal Opportunity: Mixteca Organization Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, New York State, and New York City law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Mandated Reporter Status: This role provides direct care and supervises staff who provide direct care. As a condition of employment, staff in this position are considered mandated reporters under New York State law and are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment in accordance with Mixteca policy and applicable law. Training will be provided. Licensure & Clinical Oversight: This role involves independent clinical work (assessments, individual and group counseling) and supervision of counseling staff. The original posting does not specify a state licensure requirement (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) — confirm and add the appropriate credential requirement, or the applicable supervised/limited-permit structure, before this posting goes live. Exempt Status: This position is classified as exempt under the FLSA professional exemption based on its advanced-degree requirement and the independent judgment involved in clinical and program-coordination duties, and is not eligible for overtime pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket