Mental Health Specialist (LMSW; LMHC)

Good Shepherd Services • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist provides clinical and therapeutic counseling to residents of the McLaughlin East Harlem Residence, a residential program for young adults preparing to transition into independent living. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the specialist provides support using a trauma-informed approach and helps promote a nonviolent, trauma-sensitive culture. The position is onsite at 55 East 110th Street, New York, NY 10029, for 17 hours per week. It is part-time, non-exempt, salaried, with pay of $31–$41 per hour based on relevant post-licensure experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work and New York LMSW, or a master’s degree in mental health counseling and New York State LMHC.
• Clinical work with youth and families, including crisis management.
• Understanding of the needs of young adults experiencing homelessness and sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences.
• Understanding of the needs of the LGBTQ community.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and contribute as part of a team.
• Strong crisis intervention, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to a strength-based, youth-development, and trauma-informed perspective.

Nice To Haves

• CASAC-T.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using agreed-upon models.
• Facilitate regular psychoeducational groups for residents on a broad range of topics.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, including case review meetings, service plan reviews, interdisciplinary conferences, and other meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to arrange community wrap-around services as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide clinical support to residents.
• Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document case information within required time parameters.
• Support trauma-informed care models and use trauma-sensitive strategies when working with residents.
• Promote and model a commitment to a nonviolent, trauma-sensitive culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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