- Salary
- $52k – $62k/yr
- Location
- Staten Island, New York
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Christopher's Reason, a fully operating OASAS licensed outpatient clinic is looking for a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide clinical support, counseling, and guidance for individuals in recovery. The LMHC will play a key role in developing and implementing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve lasting wellness. The position is full-time, and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Please provide certificates and references along with your resume. Only licensed Mental Health Counselor’s will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to clients managing substance use disorders.
- Conduct clinical assessments to determine clients' treatment needs and goals.
- Perform mental health, substance abuse, and other risk assessments in accordance with program policies and procedures and OASAS standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in alignment with OASAS regulations.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups to promote resilience, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
- Coordinate care with medical and peer support staff, ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment.
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely progress notes in compliance with state and facility standards.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and ongoing professional development.
- Holds and maintains required certification(s) and completes required continuing education.
Experience and Qualifications:
- LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
- MHC-LP, Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit.
- Master's Degree.
- Experience in substance use disorder or mental health counseling preferred.
- Maintain excellent punctuality and dependability skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment.
- Strong communication both verbal and written, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills verbal and written.
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based treatment modalities.
Skills
Compliance