Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Description Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources. Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIVAIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000 yearly commensurate with experience.Overview: CORE Licensed Mental Health Counselor Using a one to one and group person-centered counseling model, Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) program seeks to improve the functioning of individuals living with mental health diagnoses, histories of chemical and alcohol dependence, or physical disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals in the areas of recovery, employment or independent functioning.Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Mental Health Counselor will provide CORE services to HARP eligible clients primarily for Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) Services within the CORE Program and team. Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) is individual and family interventions that include goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions with the intent to achieve person-centered goals and objectives. CPST utilizes therapeutic interventions such as clinical counseling and therapy, which assist the individual in achieving stability and functional improvement. CPST addresses behavioral health barriers that impact daily living, finances, housing, education, employment, personal recovery andor resilience, family and interpersonal relationships and community participation. CPST is designed to provide mobile treatment services to individuals who have difficulty engaging in site-based programs, or who have not been previously engaged in services, including those who had only partially benefited from traditional treatment. CPST services must be delivered offsite unless there is a clinical rationale for delivering services onsite on a limited basis.The CORE Licensed Mental Health Counselor may also provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in addition to CPST services, as needed. Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is designed to assist an individual in improving their functional abilities to the greatest degree possible in settings where they live, work, learn, and socialize. Rehabilitation counseling, skill building, and psychoeducational interventions provided through PSR are used to support attainment of person-centered recovery goals and valued life roles.CORE services are intended to contribute to the reduction of unnecessary hospitalization institutional level of care and improved societal integration of those served. Service delivery is designed to be flexible and individualized and is focused on the promotion of skill development and identification of community supports in order to overcome deficits related to function and motivation. Responsibilities: Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) Services:Provide time-limited, goal directed interventions included in the ISP are time-limited, goal-directed support and solution-focused, with the intent to achieve stability and functional improvement.Conducts Person-Centered Assessment, Service Planning, Documentation, and CollaborationProvides Individual and Family Psychotherapy and Counseling and Integrated Co-Occurring Disorder TreatmentActively engages around Crisis PreventionOffers customized interventions for Intensive Rehabilitation counseling designed to intensely assist an individual in attaining and sustaining meaningful life roles.Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services:Engages in person-centered planning process Works to support the individuals' skill building and psychoeducation to develop or improve personal coping strategies, prevent crises, and promote recoveryProvides Rehabilitation Counseling to improve functioning in living, working, learning, and social environments.Maintain a caseload of clients providing 25 hours of clinical care weekly on averageAssist clients in articulating personal goals using client-centered approachDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including working collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g., domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, Rehabilitation counselors, government officials, workforce development professionals and other community-based agency staff.)The counselor will conduct intake assessment, counseling, advocacy, and referral services to HARP membersOpportunity to receive training in evidence-based modalitiesHybrid work requirement with both remote and in-person formats with a majority of work expected to be done in community with the clientsProvide services as outlined in each participant's Plan of CareAssist clients with referral to other services and agencies determined to be necessary to the recovery process (i.e. shelters, detox units, legal counsel, etc.)Collaborating with clients' care teams and providers to determine the steps needed in order to achieve individuals' goals and self-directed recovery.Teach clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears.Support clients' vocationaleducational choices and assist them in choosing a job that matches their strengths, overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications, and providing interview tips.Maintain case records including progress notes and Individualized service plan in compliance with state regulatory requirementsHold case conferences as neededSecondary: Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements Educational Requirements:Masters Degree in the Healing Arts with active license in one of the following to practice is required:Licensed master social worker (LMSW)Licensed Marriage and family therapist (LMFT)Licensed Mental health counselor (LMHC)Licensed Creative arts therapist (LCAT)Recent graduates working towards licensure (with limited permit approved by NY State) may be consideredExperiences with serving people with mental health diagnoses or substance use preferredThe following additional competencies are viewed as important to success in this position:Experience or sensitivity to workingwithindividuals or families who have issues of mental illness, substance use, justice involved, homelessnessandor HIVAIDSAbility to use data to inform clinical and administrative decision makingAbility to apply population health and Continuous Quality Improvement principles to workMust be able to remain in stationary position 50% of time.Frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, paperwork, office machinery, retrieve clients from waiting area etc.Frequently stoops, bends, or reach to access files or retrieve other documents.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and computer printerFrequently communicates (exchanges information, converse with, express oneself to) with subordinates, vendors, supervisors, community at large, clients regarding treatment, management, incidents, reporting, advertise services.Must be able to determine accuracy of reports (figures, balances, documentation such as case notes) perceive risk, discern agitation of clients and deescalate any situation, judge, observe and assess situations germane to residencecase management operations.Excellent verbal and written communications skills; articulation and instruction of policy procedure and practice.Frequently exchange information in communication with individuals who are agitated, confrontational or difficult clients and staff from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious background.Occasionally move, position or put files weighing up to 10lbs.Occasionally required to traverse public transportation in order to attend meetings, give presentations or meet with clients in community.Noise level is moderateThis is Community based role with regulatory requirements that most work occurs in the field. The essential functions of this position may not be performed within the office.Must operate cell phone or other technology to maintain consistent engagement and response to supervisor, co-workers, clients, community partners and other external care providers.Occasional to frequent exposure to clients with infectious diseases.

Created: 2025-02-27