Mental Hlth Counslr-L II Position Available In New York, New York

Mental Hlth Counslr-L II NYC Health + Hospitals – 3.7 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $75,843 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Pension plan Employee discount Loan forgiveness Qualifications Mid-level Patient care Discharge planning 2 years Full Job Description About NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts

SHIFT II

(8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M) Job Description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician as a primary therapist for subset of patients treated in the Outpatient Clinic, facilitates group therapy, conducting initial psychiatric assessment, documenting biopsychosocial assessments, formulation and disposition, developing comprehensive treatment plans, writing discharge summaries and other related paperwork. The therapist is responsible for facilitating supportive, psychoeducational and insight-oriented psychotherapeutic interventions, providing crisis interventions to high-risk patients, engaging with and providing support to families, and engaging them in recovery. Collaborating with appropriate personnel and/or departments to counsel and assist clients with the completion of application and documentation for educational, vocational, and entitlement programs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop most appropriate case dispositions, while documenting all interventions within the required regulatory timeframes. May provide some supervisory oversight for MHC-LP clinicians as well as develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the mental health counseling discipline. Participate in monthly department meetings Mav be assigned to work in other clinical areas as needed when patient care needs arise. Minimum Qualifications Assignment Level II 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button: NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs