- Salary
- $37 – $39/hr
- Location
- Queens County, New York, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Bilingual Spanish – Queens, NY
Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Part-time
Rate: $37.82 – $39.65/hour
Employment Type: Part-time
Rate: $37.82 – $39.65/hour
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Bilingual Spanish to join our team at a multi-specialty practice located in Queens, New York. This role focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health counseling services to patients in a collaborative setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive hourly rate of $37.82–$39.65.
- Comprehensive benefits, competitive and negotiable (depending on eligibility).
- Part-time position with flexible hours and days.
- Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
- Mission-driven work providing accessible mental health support to the Queens community.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited program.
- New York State license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish.
- Proficient in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.), and maintaining electronic health records.
- Strong active listening and empathy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, cultural competence, patience, a nonjudgmental attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including clinical interviews, psychosocial histories, and mental status examinations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and goals.
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based modalities appropriate for the patient population.
- Diagnose mental health disorders according to DSM-5 criteria and coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and other providers.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, treatment options, and community resources.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide crisis intervention when appropriate.
- Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with best practices, continuing education requirements, and licensure renewal obligations.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and New York State regulations.
Skills
ComplianceHIPAA