Senior Mental Health Counselor
Evergreen Health•Jamestown, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assisting the Director of Mental Health with overseeing clinical management of the Mental Health program, assisting with daily operations, governance and management, as well as carrying a clinical caseload of clients - providing assessment, treatment plan development, psychotherapy, and referral as indicated for individuals dealing with a variety of mental health and substance use issues within an integrated behavioral health/primary care setting.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work (or similar)
- three (3) years of relevant experience
- LCSW required
- knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders required
- awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential
Nice To Haves
- knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software (Medent) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in clinical management and documentation review of the counseling staff, in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health, of the counseling staff
- Assists with providing clinical and professional development of staff through weekly clinical supervisions and staff meetings and maintains supervisory notes according to agency standards as directed by the Director of Mental Health
- Facilitates onboarding; provides support and oversight of new hires and program interns
- Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides initial treatment recommendations and collaboratively with the patient develops a personalized treatment plan with emphasis on evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation
- Conducts routine supervision and team meetings with direct reports and actively coaches direct reports to maintain and enhance knowledge, skills and abilities
- Prepares for and attends inter-departmental and external agency meetings as requested
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
- Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
