Clinician

Help USA • New York, NY

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About The Position

As a clinician in one of our transitional or permanent residential sites, you’ll be responsible for providing mental health counseling services to residents and their children, including long- and short-term counseling; crisis intervention with individuals, families, couples, and groups; and facilitating counseling groups and workshops. You’ll also be responsible for responding to mental health crises at the facility, as well as serving as a consultant to the Team on mental health issues.

Requirements

• A master's degree in social work or a related field is required, or a license (such as LMSW or LMHC) is preferred.
• Experience facilitating support groups and workshops required.
• Computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft applications, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• A valid U.S. driver’s License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake assessments for new residents and collaborating with others at the site/program, as well as other HELP USA sites and programs to provide appropriate clinical services and facilitate communication.
• Advocating for and assisting clients in navigating the service delivery system, providing information and referral services as needed, and serving as a liaison with various social service agencies, including mental health clinics and hospitals, to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical and related services.
• Participating in team meetings, individual supervisory meetings, and case conferences, and documenting all work with and on behalf of clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time