Mental Health Counselor (Mental Hlth Counslr-L Ii), Correctional Health Services **Amkc C-71**

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals is also home to Correctional Health Services, one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of, and innovations and access to care. In-jail services include medical, mental health, nursing, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS conducts enhanced pre-arraignment screening and forensic psychiatric examinations; and leverages the resources of the Health + Hospitals system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. Our workforce is comprised of more than 1,500 dedicated professionals, with locations in all five boroughs and on Rikers Island.

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.

Under 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:

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.

Assignment Level II

1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and

2. 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 class

Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a
behavior health setting.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III
requires:
1. Three additional years of post-licensure experience.Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a
behavior health setting.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III
requires:
1. Three additional years of post-licensure experience.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

Talent Acquisition

Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts