Mental Health Specialist (LMHC) - TAG MedStaffing

Job Overview – Mental Health Specialist (LMHC):
Make a difference in patients' lives with our client as a Mental Health Specialist! This role involves providing mental health services to clients with HIV/AIDS and their families. The Specialist will conduct assessments, develop service plans, and offer counseling and support to enhance clients' capacity for independent living.

Compensation: $34/hour
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities as the Mental Health Specialist:

• Assessments and Service Plans: Conduct mental health assessments and assist in developing comprehensive service plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Mental Health Services: Provide mental health services, referrals, and support for medication adherence, daily living activities, nutritional services, and recreation programs.
• Counseling and Collaboration: Offer supportive counseling and collaborate with mental health providers to ensure clients comply with treatment.
• Home Visits: Conduct home visits and maintain face-to-face contact as specified in service plans.
• Group Implementation: Develop and implement weekly groups, including the Wellness Self-Management model.
• Documentation: Complete all required documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and service plans, in a timely manner.
• Case Conferences and Training: Participate in case conferences, training, workshops, seminars, and meetings with peers and supervisors.
• Recreational Activities: Assist in planning and organizing program recreational activities.

Qualifications for the Mental Health Specialist:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years in mental health counseling, preferably with HIV/AIDS clients and in Scattered Sites Programs.
• Counseling: Proficiency in individual, family, and group counseling.
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiar with community mental health resources and counseling practices.
• Attributes: Compassionate, flexible, and culturally sensitive to individuals with HIV/AIDS and severe mental illness.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.