Part -Time Mental Health Clinician

Job Overview:

Division/Department: Employment/ Jobs Plus

Work Schedule: Part Time Regular 20 hours per week

Salary: $37500 Yearly

Exemption Status: Exempt

Organizational Overview:

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services arts and health care programs. Building on its 125year legacy of innovation and effective programming Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York Citys largest social service agencies.

Program Overview:

Jobs Plus is a key initiative within Henry Street Settlements Education and Employment Services a $10M division dedicated to fostering selfsufficiency by providing a continuum of services from early childhood education to adult workforce programs. Jobs Plus is a placebased workforce development program designed to support NYCHA residents in securing sustainable career opportunities while connecting them to financial and community resources. Our team remains engaged with participants beyond employment placement ensuring longterm career success and stability.

Position Overview

The Mental Health Clinician plays a critical role in supporting Jobs Plus members by providing direct clinical care coordination crisis intervention and therapeutic services to empower participants in achieving their career and education goals. In collaboration with the Clinical Wellness Coordinator the Clinician also promotes mental health awareness through community education and engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual shortterm longterm and crisis counseling to program participants.
• Manage a caseload of members ensuring comprehensive and individualized care coordination.
• Utilize validated assessment tools to screen diagnose and develop targeted treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals for essential support services including mental health treatment childcare domestic violence assistance substance abuse programs prenatal care homemaker services food pantries and parenting classes.
• Partner with the Clinical Wellness Coordinator to develop and lead psychoeducational workshops on mental health and wellness.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidential client records.
• Document progress notes in a timely and accurate manner within required databases.
• Present client cases in supervisory reviews and complete biweekly funder reports.
• Participate in staff meetings and technical assistance sessions with HRA.
• Support MHIs funder reporting requirements through the preparation of quarterly and annual operational reports.
• Take on additional projects and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) OR an active LMSW licensure in New York State required.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience with expertise in traumainformed care substance abuse treatment and crisis intervention.
• Strong ability to build trust and establish therapeutic relationships with individuals facing high barriers to employment.
• Proficiency in a range of service modalities including Thrive NYCs Connections to Care model and case management strategies.
• Excellent communication documentation and organizational skills.
• Solutionoriented collaborative and proactive in addressing client needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Suite and webbased databases.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Comfortable providing services both inperson and via video conferencing.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit during counseling sessions