GMHC

Mental Health Counselor

GMHC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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About the role

  • Provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and groups
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Engage clients in structured and unstructured interviews
  • Provide individual, couples, and family counseling
  • Work closely with in-house and external mental health providers to coordinate services
  • Provide crisis intervention services
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions and progress notes
  • Participate in monthly case reviews

Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or Doctoral degree in Psychology required
  • New York State licensure or permit allowing the provision of psychotherapy (e.g., LMSW, LMHC, LCSW)
  • Strong clinical expertise in working with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, and substance use/misuse
  • Experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color (POC) and LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
  • Previous experience in an OMH-licensed Article 31 clinic or similar mental health setting
  • Knowledge of New York State mental health regulations and reporting requirements
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mental health assessmentstreatment planscrisis interventioncounselingdocumentationclinical expertisebilingual in English/Spanishexperience with HIV/AIDSsubstance use/misuseknowledge of mental health regulations
Soft Skills
engagementcoordinationparticipation in case reviewsworking with diverse populations
Certifications
Master's degree in social workMaster's degree in Mental Health CounselingDoctoral degree in PsychologyNew York State licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW)