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 [contact details available in the full listing] - 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.

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