Job Location : Albany,NY, USA
Camino Nuevo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Albany, NY : 2/15/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
3811
Job Category:
Camino Nuevo
Position Type:
Full Time
Details:
Under supervision of the Program Director, theLicensed Mental Health Counseloris responsible for the provision of short and long term psychotherapy to a caseload of substance use and psychiatrically diagnosed individuals.
This position requires great organizational and time management skills. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
The salary is $30.39/Hr , plus full benefits
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Evaluates and provides therapeutic interventions for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses and substance use.
+ Assessments performed with complete formulation, differential diagnosis, treatment and safety planning.
+ Provides individual therapy and group services rooted in evidenced based practice.
+ Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and practices client centered and holistic care.
+ Communicates effectively with client, collateral contacts, outside agencies, referring agencies, and/or outside providers as needed for continuity of care.
+ Maintains appropriate and timely documentation of clinical services and related clinical contacts in accordance with OASAS and OMH regulations and organizational expectations.
+ Performs clinical, compliance, and administrative duties as instructed.
+ Assist in the development of Evidenced Based Practices Group Curriculums in collaboration with the team.
+ Assist in the creation or enhancing of group curriculums for new or upcoming group cycles.
+ Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence
+ Provide clinical/task supervision.
+ Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.
+ Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences to determine client care and treatment planning.
+ Provide crisis intervention on as needed basis.
+ Any other relevant responsibilities requested by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ 3+ years previous relevant experience in Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.
+ Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or an equivalent related field required
+ Current and unrestricted Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)- NYS Licensure
+ Mandated Reporter (2.0 hours)
+ Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
+ Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
+ Must be able to multi task with strong organizational skills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
+ Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
Job Requirements