Counselor - Mental Health

EAST HOUSE CORPORATION•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

About Us: East House is a leading organization committed to providing comprehensive support and services to individuals in transition to more independent community living. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Counselor to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our residential clients. Position Overview: As a Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, psycho-education, case management, referrals, reporting, and documentation to our clients. You will work closely with clients to develop individualized Service Plans and support them in achieving their goals and objectives.

Requirements

High School + 2-5 years of experience; OR, Associates + 1-3 years of experience; OR, Bachelors + 0-1 years of experience.
NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of personal vehicle for work.
Qualified Mental Health Staff as defined by OMH Residential regulations required for work in OMH licensed programs.
Provisional Qualified Health Professional Status or CASAC-T per OASAS Operating Regulations required in OASAS licensed programs. Counselors hired as Provisional QHP Status must obtain their CASAC or other QHP status within 3 years.
Narcan training (required for OASAS licensed/funded programs)
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with culturally diverse clients, staff and community service providers.
Basic Computer Literacy as evidenced by the ability to go online and conduct basic searches, check his/her email account, create and send email with an attachment and use simple email features.
Can open spreadsheets and word processing documents to read and make simple edits.
Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability to produce basic business letters and simple tables and charts; as well as check spelling, set tabs, change page orientation, sort, save, open and organize electronic files.

Responsibilities

Partner with each client on the caseload to develop individualized Service Plans based on client-identified goals.
Support clients in pursuing Service Plan goals through coaching, teaching, individual and group counseling.
Collaborate with other East House staff and external providers for referrals and client services.
Efficiently manage an assigned caseload while maintaining accessibility to each client.
Provide education and support to the families and friends of clients.
Participate in the development and maintenance of the therapeutic community.
Maintain familiarity with all clients in the unit through Case Reviews and communication logs.
Address the needs of residents in the unit during on-duty shifts.
Coordinate with Program Manager and Financial Case Manager to assist clients with funding and financial matters.
Coordinate activities and maintain appropriate schedules for the location.
Collaborate with community agencies to identify resources.
Maintain organized resources within the facility.
Facilitate various trainings, workshops, groups, and activities as needed.
Provide outreach to clients.
Assist in the daily operation of the residence, including light housekeeping, cooking, and supply management.
Supervise and coach clients in developing functional skills necessary for independent living, such as cleaning, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
Provide supervision to clients in managing their medications.
Adhere to East House medication policies and procedures.
Maintain documentation to the standards defined by regulators, funders, and East House policies and procedures.