Job Posting
INTERNSHIP
We are now an internship site for Columbia University and New York University.
JOB POSTINGS
Mental Health Counselor is needed to perform the following duties:
■ Effective maintenance of involvement in the development and review of clients’ treatment plans.
■ Deliver quality and consistent individual/ group treatment. Promote continuity of program activity through the maintenance of proper channels of communication.
■ Maintain all required client-related documentation in a timely manner.
■ Ensure accurate and complete evaluation of referred clients:
■ Ensure continued professional development and self-improvement. Perform projects as assigned by supervisor:
■ Ensure compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures:
Master's Degree is required in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work or Psychology
Mental Health Counselor is needed to perform the following duties:
■ Effective maintenance of involvement in the development and review of clients’ treatment plans.
- Develop individual treatment plan for each client in conjunction with his/her mental needs, treatment expectations, and individual backgrounds.
- Assesses for biological, psychological and social factors that can be contributing to clients' physical or mental condition.
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
- Complete initial releases, demographic information and other chart materials by the end of the intake sessions.
- Conducts diagnostic assessments and give preliminary diagnosis for new intakes as well as complete the necessary paperwork to open a chart.
■ Deliver quality and consistent individual/ group treatment. Promote continuity of program activity through the maintenance of proper channels of communication.
- Conduct weekly 45-min counseling sessions with clients. Through these, therapist will assess need, build trust and explore issues.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment on clients' progress in resolving presenting issues and moving towards treatment goals.
- Encourage the client to explore their feelings and behaviors and to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Types of session (individual/family session) provided will be determined by the clinical needs of the client.
- Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
■ Maintain all required client-related documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
- Regular review and update of treatment plans that are consistent with treatment goals.
- Make charts available on request for internal or external audit.
■ Ensure accurate and complete evaluation of referred clients:
- Coordinate care of clients with medical staff and referral sources.
- Provide and gain consultation as needed for clients with other members of the treatment team.
- Refer clients to other levels of care or for other services as necessary.
- Gather information about mental health referral resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
■ Ensure continued professional development and self-improvement. Perform projects as assigned by supervisor:
- Participates in relevant clinical meetings and ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills through individual and group supervision.
- Informs supervisor of significant risk/issues related to clients as appropriate, and follows emergency reporting process as required.
- Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other mental health agencies.
■ Ensure compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures:
- Complete discharge/transfer summary documentation on a timely basis.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and write reports. Discuss with individual patients their plans after leaving therapy.
- Network within the health professional community to maintain continuity of work and client base.
Master's Degree is required in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work or Psychology