Counselor, Treatment Apartment Program

Greater Mental Health of New York • White Plains, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Apartment Counselor is responsible for providing support, restorative services, and skill training to adults recovering from mental illness who live in community-based scattered site treatment apartments. Apartment Counselors work independently under the direction and supervision of the Program Supervisor.

Requirements

• HS diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
• Ability to independently provide services.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
• Must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
• Must have access to a vehicle and willingness to use it for agency business.
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of mental health recovery principles and a strength-based approach to support.
• Ability to coach clients on independent living skills while balancing safety and autonomy.
• Knowledge of local resources and supports to help clients build connections and self-sufficiency.
• Skilled in de-escalation techniques and intervening in behavioral or psychiatric crises appropriately.
• Respects and integrates the cultural perspectives of clients into their care plans.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and clinically relevant records of client interactions.
• Works effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicates client needs and updates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, restorative services, and skills training to culturally diverse adults recovering from mental illness in community-based scattered site treatment apartments.
• Develop service plans
• Counsel residents in the development of the necessary skills required for decision-making
• Symptom management
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist residents in community integration and recovery, support residents in recovery processes.
• Provide transportation for residents with agency vehicle when necessary
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED