Hybrid Mental Health Counselor

at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

• Job title: Mental Health Counselor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $66,000 - $72,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Mental Health Counselor providing individual counseling and group therapy at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center. Responsible for case management and advocacy for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to adolescents and adults presenting with a range of mental health concerns
• Maintaining a caseload of 30 clients with regular weekly sessions
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely fashion
• Provide intake and mental health assessments/screenings
• Develop and facilitate short term support groups as needed clinically and programmatically
• Ensure regular maintenance of clinical licensure requirements
• Participate in clinic meetings, clinical supervision and other clinical training opportunities
• Provide administrative support in grant reporting
• Represent clinic and clinical work to external partners

Requirements

• Advanced clinical degree and licensure required (LMSW, LMHC)
• At least 2 years of experience in the provision of mental health, community, and social services support
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources in the greater New York City area and treatment regulations and programs
• Knowledge of electronic medical recordkeeping a plus
• Significant knowledge, understanding and experience working with LGBTQ+, TGNC, POC, and Immigrant populations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusive, multicultural programming

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• 401K with an employer contribution
• voluntary life and LTD insurance
• paid parental, family care and gender affirming healthcare leave
• generous paid time off policy