Outreach counselor, PEARLS at Visiting Nurse Service Of New York in New York, New York

Job Description:

Responsibilities
Conducts outreach to locate, engage and screen eligible clients for PEARLS decreasing depression program. Also responsible to provide in-home treatment for eligible program participants. Coordinates effective communication between all team members to ensure appropriate referral and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services. Works under general direction. Licensure: Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs. Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field OR NYS Peer Certification required. Experience: Minimum of two years professional experience in care coordination, case management and/or providing direct service to mental health consumers preferred. Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required. Computer fluency preferred. Experience providing field based services required. Bilingual skills preferred, and may be required as determined by operational needs.