OMH Engage- Community Wellness Specialist

Comunilife Inc•New York, NY

4d•$29 - $32

About The Position

Comunilife Inc. is hiring Community Mental Wellness Specialists for its new OMH program, Project Engage. Under the supervision of the Team Leader and Clinical Director, the specialist provides services within the scope established by supervisors and supports strengths-based, person-centered care in a culturally and linguistically meaningful therapeutic environment. The role includes training and certification in assigned Mental Wellness Equity Center modules, such as IPC, Motivational Interviewing, SBIRT, SPI, and Financial Wellness. During the initial certification period, approximately 20 hours per week are devoted to training, test cases, and clinical supervision; other assigned work, approximately 15 hours per week, may include client engagement tasks for existing Comunilife programs. The position is based primarily in the community, with occasional office work as directed by a supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

High school diploma; an associate degree is preferred.
At least two years of relevant experience in a behavioral health or social services setting.
Obtain mandated reporter training (two hours) before the hire date.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
General knowledge of organizational, community, and/or social service resources and programs.
Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and demonstrate urgency and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Complete training and certification in program-assigned Mental Wellness Equity Center modules, including applicable test cases and clinical supervision.
During the initial certification period, support client engagement through reminder calls, satisfaction surveys, and outreach to re-engage clients.
Use the Mental and Financial Wellness Everywhere Tool (mwTool) to screen for common and severe mental health disorders, substance use disorders, suicide risk, and financial stressors.
Use mwTool results to match clients with brief, low-intensity counseling interventions or coordinate referral to a higher level of care.
Deliver brief, structured counseling interventions using provider-facing apps and guidance tailored to clients’ symptom severity and needs.
Coach, educate, and advocate for clients to help them connect with and engage in community referral services.
Collaborate with Comunilife programs to host community engagement and mental wellness education workshops.
Complete training required by OMH and Comunilife.
Attend morning huddles to communicate impediments and confirm arrival at outreach locations.
Maintain frequent communication with the supervisor through Google Meet, Zoom, or other communication platforms.
Perform other duties as assigned.