NYC Health Hospitals
Mental Health Counselor L-II
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9 AM - 5 PM
Job Description
o Engages in assessment, treatment, education and consultative activities for patients, primarily on the inpatient unit, who may have a substance abuse problemo Develops appropriate evaluation reports and/or psycho-social/addiction histories for new patients.o Documents findings, interventions and plans in patients' medical records on the same date patients were interviewed;o Coordinates appropriate referral(s) to treatment programs/facilities, including the provision of relevant information about professional services, community resources, and appropriate follow-up communication;o Participates in CATCH/ED Leads teams' unit interdisciplinary team rounds and provides updated information about the patients to the team;o Provides information related to CATCH/ED Leads inpatient consultation services to patients and next of kin as needed or as required by the interdisciplinary teamo Provides consultations to other Hospital Personnel about CATCH/ED Leads services and available treatment facilities;o Provides therapeutic services and conducts educational groups dealing with the disease of addiction, transition of recovering persons, etc.o Negotiates and provides direction to patients regarding contingency contracting (appointment scheduling, screening mechanisms, etc.).o Provides home visits, follow-up and aftercare, as necessary.o Reports directly to the Behavioral Health Departmento Can be assigned to other designated areas in the hospital as needed when deemed appropriate by supervisor/designee;o Responds and participates in external and internal disasters when indicated/assigned by supervisor.o Escorts patients for placement interviews/discharge when appropriate and/or indicated by supervisor or CATCH/ED Leads provider leado Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) coordination for all Behavioral Health related issues.o Participates in the formulation of standards, policies, and procedures.o Provides orientation to new staff.o Provides information about and acts as linkage to available community resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I1. Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).Assignment Level II1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED
and
two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.Assignment Level III1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED; and three (3) additional years of post-licensure experience.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9 AM - 5 PM
Job Description
o Engages in assessment, treatment, education and consultative activities for patients, primarily on the inpatient unit, who may have a substance abuse problemo Develops appropriate evaluation reports and/or psycho-social/addiction histories for new patients.o Documents findings, interventions and plans in patients' medical records on the same date patients were interviewed;o Coordinates appropriate referral(s) to treatment programs/facilities, including the provision of relevant information about professional services, community resources, and appropriate follow-up communication;o Participates in CATCH/ED Leads teams' unit interdisciplinary team rounds and provides updated information about the patients to the team;o Provides information related to CATCH/ED Leads inpatient consultation services to patients and next of kin as needed or as required by the interdisciplinary teamo Provides consultations to other Hospital Personnel about CATCH/ED Leads services and available treatment facilities;o Provides therapeutic services and conducts educational groups dealing with the disease of addiction, transition of recovering persons, etc.o Negotiates and provides direction to patients regarding contingency contracting (appointment scheduling, screening mechanisms, etc.).o Provides home visits, follow-up and aftercare, as necessary.o Reports directly to the Behavioral Health Departmento Can be assigned to other designated areas in the hospital as needed when deemed appropriate by supervisor/designee;o Responds and participates in external and internal disasters when indicated/assigned by supervisor.o Escorts patients for placement interviews/discharge when appropriate and/or indicated by supervisor or CATCH/ED Leads provider leado Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) coordination for all Behavioral Health related issues.o Participates in the formulation of standards, policies, and procedures.o Provides orientation to new staff.o Provides information about and acts as linkage to available community resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I1. Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).Assignment Level II1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED
and
two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.Assignment Level III1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED; and three (3) additional years of post-licensure experience.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs