Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor Full-time Amityville, NY Mental Health Counselor Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling required
• Credentialed through NYS (LMHC) preferred, Limited Permits (MHC-LP) will be considered and encouraged to apply.
• One (1) years' experience working in behavioral health setting required. Experience working with individuals with Co-Occurring or multiple diagnosis (Mental Illness and Alcohol/Substance Abuse) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group treatment for patients to facilitate their recovery and return to the community. Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of quality therapeutic programming to support the program participants and their needs Provide group and individual therapeutic services to individuals with co-occurring disorders specializing in trauma-informed/patient-centered counseling Excellent interpersonal abilities, and demonstrate a compassionate, professional and mature manner Plans and implements a structured experience to enhance patient self-awareness and self-expression Provide psychoeducation-oriented activities in a group setting based on the individual action plans using evidence-based curriculums as available Responsible for coordination of individuals care through the recovery process, assisting them with the process of assessing the major life roles they desire to work toward Provide individual counseling including crisis counseling as reflected in the MITP and/or requested by the individual Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and clinical team Able to willingly contribute talents and skills to achieve individual and departmental goals and objectives Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording, statistics, and other professional documentation and submit documents Assesses effectiveness of sessions and makes appropriate changes, as needed Participates as a team member in providing continuing patients’ assessment and treatment Attends treatment team meetings and supervisory conferences Comp lete all hospital and departmental annual requirements.

Participate in departmental performance improvement activities. Complete required continuing education courses to maintain license. Brunswick Hospital Center (BHC), is a 146-bed private, acute-care psychiatric hospital that is licensed by The New York State Office of Mental Health and accredited by The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

At BHC, we provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment where patients can begin their recovery from emotional disturbance or mental illness that prevents everyday functioning. Brunswick Hospital Center caters to a diverse population throughout the NY Metropolitan region and is located 45 minutes from Manhattan and in close proximity to all major expressways and the LIRR/local bus service.

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide therapeutic counseling, promote optimum mental health and help individuals deal with various mental and emotional health concerns. Salary: $28 per hour We offer exceptional benefits including medical, dental, pension and much more! Mental Health Counselor, for immediate consideration please email: ECLARKE@ BRUNSWICKHOSPITALCENTER.

ORG . An EOE m/f/d/v. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person