Mental Health Counselor

Description:

This part-time position is for an entry level candidate who is (or about to become) a master’s

level licensed mental health professional. The primary role of this candidate is to create and

oversee specific mental health events. This person would handle things like creating, managing and implementing a professional development event, and other administrative tasks. In addition, this role will allow for individual and group counseling. This candidate must also have a strong

clinical assessment baseline to formulate an impression of the diagnosis, develop and modify a

treatment plan, and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to help our members through their

challenges. This position reports to the mental health manager of MAP.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirement:

• MSW or LMSW/LMHC.

• At least 1 year of experience in the social work field.

• Has worked with adults and families.

• Ability to network and utilize other existing community resources.

• Ability to organize and provide professional development courses throughout the school year for specific populations.

• Strong administrative skill set; organized, detail oriented, self-starter, team player-success

in working collaboratively with other professional staff.

• Develop solution-oriented action plans in collaboration with staff based on MAP assessment.

• Willingness to undergo additional training during the summer and throughout the year, as well

as travel among field locations throughout the five boroughs.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a timely manner with

colleagues and other staff.

• Organization, computer and confidential record keeping skills.

• Preferable to have experience with Salesforce platform

• Experience with social media platforms desired.

• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

• Microsoft Office and Zoom Proficient