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Evergreen Health Mental Health Counselor - Part-time in Jamestown, New York
Evergreen Health
At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.
The Mental Health Counselor, part-time is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, collaborative treatment planning, engagement, referrals and evidence-based clinical interventions as indicated for individuals dealing with a variety of mental health and co-occurring substance use issues. They will display evidence of excellent organization, flexibility, time management, initiative and communication skills required to provide therapy within an integrated community health setting.
As part of the essential functions of this role, the Mental Health Counselor, part-time :
Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides initial treatment recommendations and collaboratively with the patient develops a personalized treatment plan with emphasis on evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation
Provides resources and referrals as indicated to facilitate achievement of a patient’s treatment goals
Provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of issues including but not limited to mental health, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions including HIV, HCV and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity
Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care
Works within an integrated treatment model coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated
Will serve as a role model for positive, productive, and cooperative relationships with staff and clients
Qualified candidate: Will have a master’s degree in social work (or similar), two (2) years of relevant experience, and LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred; working knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software (Medent) strongly preferred; Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders required; awaren ess of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential
Job type: Part-time; 20 hours per week, flexible schedule; open to considering full-time placement
Education/Experience : Master’s degree in social work (or similar), two (2) years of relevant experience, and LMSW or LMHC or required; LCSW preferred
Benefits including PTO and health insurance are offered to both part-time and full-time staff!
What Evergreen Health Offers You:
Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
Paid Time Off package, including PTO, floating holiday hours, and paid sick leave
403b with a generous company match
Paid parking or monthly metro pass
Professional development opportunities
Paid lunch breaks
Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.