Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Mental Health Counselor - Full Time; 2309-202-N
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, New York, New York, us, 10261
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB The Mental Health Counselor will focus on mental health, well-being, self-management, and other supportive service needs of participants through small groups and one-on-one sessions where needed.
Provide individual counseling sessions to address participants' mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management).
Facilitate small group sessions focused on emotional wellness, resilience-building, stress reduction, and mental health awareness.
Develop individualized mental health plans when needed and monitor participant progress.
Educate participants on emotional self-regulation, healthy coping strategies, and self-care practices.
Guide participants in setting personal wellness goals and support them in creating action plans.
Encourage work-life balance and healthy lifestyle habits to promote overall well-being.
Assess psychosocial needs and help connect participants with relevant community resources (e.g., housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, financial support).
Collaborate with case managers and workforce staff to ensure holistic support for participants.
Advocate on behalf of participants to ensure access to mental health and supportive services.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment for sharing and peer support. Examples include activities such as retreats, peer support groups, workshops, and presentations
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling.
New York State LMSW or LMHC
Three (3) years of successful and relevant experience.
Experience in mental health counseling (e.g., trauma-informed care).
Experience working with participants from underserved communities and the target population.
Experience with underserved, urban young adults and first-generation college students
Experience developing new roles or new initiative
Must be available to work in person 5 days a week
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings according to the needs of program operation.
Able to climb stairs and visits.
Able to travel to multiple locations as needed.
BENEFITS We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
Medical,
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings with Agency Match
Transit
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.
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STATEMENT OF THE JOB The Mental Health Counselor will focus on mental health, well-being, self-management, and other supportive service needs of participants through small groups and one-on-one sessions where needed.
Provide individual counseling sessions to address participants' mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management).
Facilitate small group sessions focused on emotional wellness, resilience-building, stress reduction, and mental health awareness.
Develop individualized mental health plans when needed and monitor participant progress.
Educate participants on emotional self-regulation, healthy coping strategies, and self-care practices.
Guide participants in setting personal wellness goals and support them in creating action plans.
Encourage work-life balance and healthy lifestyle habits to promote overall well-being.
Assess psychosocial needs and help connect participants with relevant community resources (e.g., housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, financial support).
Collaborate with case managers and workforce staff to ensure holistic support for participants.
Advocate on behalf of participants to ensure access to mental health and supportive services.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment for sharing and peer support. Examples include activities such as retreats, peer support groups, workshops, and presentations
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling.
New York State LMSW or LMHC
Three (3) years of successful and relevant experience.
Experience in mental health counseling (e.g., trauma-informed care).
Experience working with participants from underserved communities and the target population.
Experience with underserved, urban young adults and first-generation college students
Experience developing new roles or new initiative
Must be available to work in person 5 days a week
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings according to the needs of program operation.
Able to climb stairs and visits.
Able to travel to multiple locations as needed.
BENEFITS We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
Medical,
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings with Agency Match
Transit
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.
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