Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Queens, NY (#3438)

• Location: Queens, NY
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Hourly Rate: $37.82 - $39.65 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Queens, New York. This role focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health counseling services to patients in a collaborative setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $37.82 to $39.65 per hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable, depending on eligibility.
  
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position with flexible hours and days.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing accessible mental health support to the Queens community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including clinical interviews, psychosocial histories, and mental status examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and goals.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based modalities appropriate for the patient population.
• Diagnose mental health disorders according to DSM-5 criteria and coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and other providers within the multi-specialty practice.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, treatment options, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide crisis intervention when appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with best practices, continuing education requirements, and licensure renewal obligations.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and New York State regulations.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Must have a New York State license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.), and maintaining electronic health records.
• Soft Skills: Strong active listening and empathy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, cultural competence, patience, a nonjudgmental attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers.