"Associate Counselor - (Bilingual Spanish/English)"

Associate Counselor - (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Location: Brooklyn

Org Unit: PO Westchester

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $65,400.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Screens, counsels and performs various activities relative to the treatment of patients within centers/clinics. This role may also provide administrative support to the center/clinic and participate in community outreach activities. Requires advanced Spanish proficiency to independently deliver psychotherapy services and perform comprehensive clinical assessments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides individual manualized therapy after training and certification. Provides group sessions.
• Screens using standardized measures and evaluates prospective clients to determine if they meet the requirements/goals for the program. Refers to proper agency/community-based services as needed.
• Orients new patients to the program's goals, policies and procedures.
• Handles emergency situations utilizing appropriate judgment, communication methods and knowledge of community resources when appropriate.
• Writes letters, makes telephone referrals for clients and communicates with referral agents.
• If applicable, assists with completing reports to be sent to outside agencies and regulatory bodies.
• May participate in on-going research as a therapist.
• Provides family consultation and/or interventions when appropriate. Writes progress reports and records other aspects of patient care.
• Enters accurate and complete information into database systems in the timeframe specified by the program. Attends and participates in community meetings as needed.

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Experience

Experience with community activities or outreach is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective and collaborative member of a team.
• Possesses an understanding of, and practices, cultural sensitivity with diverse groups while providing direct services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to empathize.
• Strong time management skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS License in social work (LMSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC)
• CASAC certification may be required for certain departments.