About

A medical services company in New York City is looking to add a new Mental Health Specialist to their team in the Bronx. In this role, the Mental Health Specialist will provide mental health and family counseling services to the client/tenants of the program.

About The Opportunity

Start Date: ASAP

Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire possibility)

Shift: Days

Schedule: Monday to Friday (alternating weekends)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group mental health counseling and family therapy to adults with substance use and mental health diagnoses

Conduct psychosocial assessments through client interviews, record reviews, and collaboration with other professionals

Counsel clients on treatment goals related to co-occurring disorders, family dynamics, home management, and community adjustment

Facilitate workshops on topics such as HIV education, parenting, trauma, and domestic violence

Coordinate services with case managers, courts, and community liaisons

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences

Collaborate with community service providers and referral sources to support client and family needs

Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with federal, state, and funder requirements

Assist with in-service training and data collection

Stay informed on developments in mental health, substance use, and related fields

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)

Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

• Bronx, New York, United States
  
  

Languages

• English