Mental Health Counselor

The Center • New York, NY

11d • $68,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor is primarily responsible for providing individual counseling; including, but not limited to, assessment, outreach, therapeutic engagement, crisis-intervention, elements of case management, and advocacy. The Counselor may also lead groups, couples and/or families, by the discretion of the Clinic Management.

Requirements

• Advanced clinical degree and licensure required (LMSW, LMHC).
• At least 2 years of experience in the provision of mental health, community, and social services support.
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources in the greater New York City area and treatment regulations and programs; knowledge of electronic medical recordkeeping a plus.
• Significant knowledge, understanding and experience working with LGBTQ+, TGNC, POC, and Immigrant populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity, transgender issues, immigration, and POC issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of work styles, and cultural backgrounds and across levels of the organization.
• Commitment to inclusive, multicultural programming; prior experience working within coalitions with diverse communities and an understanding of intersectional oppressions.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, undoing structural and institutional racism and bias and the spectrum of gender identity and bias. Consideration of the impacts and outcomes in decision-making processes and on underserved and historically oppressed communities.
• A strong commitment to social justice and the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of electronic medical recordkeeping a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, needs, and interests of LGBT communities of color, youth, adults, families, and community, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues and homelessness are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to adolescents and adults (ages 18 and up) presenting with a range of mental health concerns.
• Maintaining a caseload of 30 clients with regular weekly sessions.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely fashion, including initial outreach attempts, service referrals, progress notes, treatment plans and other records as necessary.
• Provide intake and mental health assessments/screenings, including counseling, crisis-intervention, and referral.
• Develop and facilitate short term support groups as needed clinically and programmatically.
• Ensure regular maintenance of clinical licensure requirements along with keeping up with continuing education.
• Participate in clinic meetings, clinical supervision and other clinical training opportunities.
• Regular attendance in agency wide meetings such as Center Staff meeting, Center Insights and any other requested events.
• Provide administrative support in grant reporting (e.g. testimonials that attest to clinical impact).
• Represent clinic and clinical work to external partners and other stakeholders when needed.
• Assist in linking clients to both internal and external resources including referrals and follow-up support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution, voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, paid parental, family care, and gender affirming healthcare leave. We also offer a generous paid time off policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level