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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services, (8a4p), GRVC in EAST ELMHURST, New York

Position Description:Assignment Level IIUnder direction, with broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, performs difficult and responsible professional work and/or supervisory work in the mental health discipline. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following typical tasks: Detailed Tasks:Examples of Typical Tasks:1.      Provides counseling and consultation services for individual cases that require more in-depth knowledge of mental health counseling principles and techniques.2.      Provides counseling and support services on behavioral health issues to clients within medical services.3.      May provide direct supervision for mental health counselors assigned at Level I.4.      May represent the department at conferences, workshops, hospital or community functions; reports actions and findings to department.5.      May develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the mental health counseling discipline, residential treatment or outpatient treatment services. Preferred Skills:Assignment Level II1.      A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and2.      Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavior health setting. Special Note:The administration of assessment and screening instruments does not include the administration or interpretation of Intelligence (IQ) tests, Projective tests, or Neuropsychological tests or instruments. Direct Line of Promotion:    None. This position is in the non-competitive classHow to ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or Please submit your resume to CHSrecruit@nychhc.org and include the following in the subject line: Dept of Labor (Insert Title of Position You Are Applying For)

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