Clinician

Program: Clarke Thomas | 121 Hellgate Circle, Wards Island, Manhattan, NY 10035 

What You’ll Do

As a clinician for one of our men's mental health shelters, you’ll provide mental health counseling services to residents: including long- and short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitating counseling groups and workshops. You’ll also respond to mental health crises at the facility as well as serving as a consultant to the Team on mental health issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting intake assessments for new residents and collaborating with others at the site as well as other HELP USA programs to provide appropriate clinical services and facilitate communication.

• Advocating for and assisting clients in navigating the service delivery system, providing information and referral services as needed, and serving as a liaison with various social service agencies, including mental health clinics and hospitals, to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical and related services.

• Participating in team meetings, individual supervisory meetings and case conferences, and documenting all work with and on behalf of clients.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• Master's degree in social work or related field preferred with Bachelor's degree required.

• Experience facilitating support groups and workshops.

It would be helpful (but not required) if you have:

• CASAC certification.

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).