Mental Health Counselor

Community Health Center of Buffalo•Buffalo, NY

17d•$52,000 - $58,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Mental Health Counselor will be responsible for performing case management and counseling activities related to the bio-psychosocial needs affecting the health and well-being of patients at the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. Responsibilities: - Assess patients' psychosocial needs and determine appropriate treatment/referral plans, including case management, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention. - Assist patients in obtaining and completing forms for entitlements, supplemental insurance, and other benefits to reduce reliance on emergency assistance programs. - Help patients access prescription cost assistance through indigent programs and community resources. - Serve as an advocate for patients when engaging with community agencies. - Maintain accurate patient records, prepare reports, and documentation. - Coordinate transportation assistance for patients when needed. - Participate in clinical meetings and case conferences. - Identify patient education and support needs, such as pregnancy counseling, parenting skills, and caregiver skills. - Conduct assessments and education for prenatal and post-partum patients. - Collaborate with providers and make referrals as necessary. - Evaluate and address the needs of special population patients, including the homeless, substance abusers, and at-risk adolescents. - Provide HIV pre-test, post-test counseling, and testing. - Follow up on missed appointments with patients. - Contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities. - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Qualifications: - Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). NYS Permit holder encouraged to apply. - Three (3) years of experience as a Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Experience with trauma-informed care and EMDR Therapy preferred. - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Physical Demands: This position requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Weekend and evening work may be required. Salary Range: $52,000 - $58,000

Requirements

Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). NYS Permit holder encouraged to apply.
Three (3) years of experience as a Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with trauma-informed care and EMDR Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' psychosocial needs and determine appropriate treatment/referral plans, including case management, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention.
Assist patients in obtaining and completing forms for entitlements, supplemental insurance, and other benefits to reduce reliance on emergency assistance programs.
Help patients access prescription cost assistance through indigent programs and community resources.
Serve as an advocate for patients when engaging with community agencies.
Maintain accurate patient records, prepare reports, and documentation.
Coordinate transportation assistance for patients when needed.
Participate in clinical meetings and case conferences.
Identify patient education and support needs, such as pregnancy counseling, parenting skills, and caregiver skills.
Conduct assessments and education for prenatal and post-partum patients.
Collaborate with providers and make referrals as necessary.
Evaluate and address the needs of special population patients, including the homeless, substance abusers, and at-risk adolescents.
Provide HIV pre-test, post-test counseling, and testing.
Follow up on missed appointments with patients.
Contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.