Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

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

Work Schedule:

• Friday – Tuesday 4pm-12am
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12am-8am; Saturday, Sunday 8am-4pm

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

Pride Global offers eligible employees 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 and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Company Description

Pride 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride 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 Employment
Pride 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.

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.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

Company Description

Pride 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity\r\nPride 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.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Employment\r\nPride 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.\r\n\r\nAccommodations\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nOnly 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.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.