Licensed Mental Health Counselor

PROMESA R.H.C.F. • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Under supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the provision of short- and long-term psychotherapy to a caseload of substance use and psychiatrically diagnosed individuals. This position requires great organizational and time management skills.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• 3+ years previous relevant experience in Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.
• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or an equivalent related fieldrequired
• Current and unrestrictedLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)- NYS Licensure
• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) within thirty (30) days.
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• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
• Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
• Ability tomaintaina professional demeanor under pressure andoperatewith a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides therapeutic interventions for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses and substance use.
• Assessments performed with complete formulation, differential diagnosis,treatment,and safety planning.
• Provides individual therapy and group services rooted inevidencedbased practice.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and practices client centered and holistic care.
• Communicates effectively with client, collateral contacts, outside agencies, referring agencies, and/or outside providers as needed for continuity of care.
• Maintainsappropriateandtimelydocumentation of clinical services and related clinical contactsin accordance withOASAS and OMH regulations and organizational expectations.
• Performs clinical, compliance, and administrative duties as instructed.
• Assistin the development of Evidenced Based Practices Group Curriculums in collaboration with the team.
• Assistin the creation or enhancing of group curriculums for new or upcoming group cycles.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops,in order tomaintainand improve professional competence.
• Provide clinical/task supervision.
• Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences todetermineclient care and treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention onasneeded basis.
• Any other relevant responsibilities requested bysupervisor.

Benefits

• Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees.
• In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees