Mental Health Specialist III at Visiting Nurse Service Of New York in New York, New York

Job Description:

Overview

VNSNY is seeking a talented Master's Level Social Service Degree individual to provide direct clinical services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services.

You will provide coordination of services between the varying providers for clients/members with complex psychiatric, substance use, and/or co-morbid medical conditions. Ensures access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services and other community-based services to address social determinants of health. Works under general supervision. Licensure: License and current registration to practice as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist or other related license in the State of New York required. Valid NYS ID or NYS driver's license may be required as determined by operational needs. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy or related degree required. Experience: Minimum of two years of mental health work experience providing direct services to clients/members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and/or chronic medical conditions required.

Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required. Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs. Basic computer skills required.