Mental Health Counselor, Harvey Milk High School - Hetrick-Martin Institute

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families.
2. Complete psychosocial assessments at time of intake to assist in determination of appropriate educational and socio-emotional services and supports.
3. Provide treatment planning and case coordination of clients.
4. Provide clinical case management services to members and their families.
5. Provide crisis intervention, peer mediation, and conflict-resolution services.
6. Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions to effect change in problematic behavioral and social interactions.
7. Collaborate with teachers and other HMHS support staff to implement strategies that support student learning.
8. Identify academic and behavioral challenges through analysis of factors that are potential barriers to academic success including, home, school, and community.
9. Serve as a liaison between HMHS and students' families/guardians to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning.
10. Support students with post-secondary educational planning and supporting students with college selection and application.
11. Maintain clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reporting with adherence to program standards.
12. Conduct classroom observations to identify and implement appropriate interventions for behaviors impacting learning for self and/or others.
13. Serve on attendance team to monitor and address issues of chronic absenteeism and tardiness.
14. Provide outreach to families/guardians to assist in overall engagement in the educational process.
15. Locate and mobilize community resources including community referrals to support students and families.
16. Conduct psycho-educational and social-skills groups on identified areas that will help foster a positive learning environment for all HMI and HMHS young people.
17. Serve as a liaison between HMHS and HMI to bridge and promote broad menu of programming and support services.
18. Participate in professional development trainings on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that may be barriers to students' learning.
19. Attend counseling team meetings, individual and clinical supervision groups, Youth Services Department and other team meetings as part of comprehensive program support team.
20. Promote and model positive school culture with a focus on a no bullying approach to safe space initiatives.
21. Partner with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
22. Support after-school program staff with general duties as assigned.
23. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Current LMSW license with opportunity to obtain LCSW and SIFI certification. Counseling degrees with opportunity to obtain licensure are welcomed.
2. Experience working with at-risk adolescent and LGBTQ populations and their families.
3. Strong familiarity with the NYC DOE, 100ACS services, and surrounding social service agencies and resources.
4. Ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate; strong decision-making skills.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; familiarity with spreadsheet/database applications.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of working within a systems, family, and/or positive youth development approach in the treatment of adolescents.
2. Knowledge of cultural competency issues.
3. A self-starter who is creative and flexible.
4. Able to work flexible work hours.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer