What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist position at Samaritan Daytop Village?
At Samaritan Daytop Village, we serve over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. Samaritan Daytop Village has grown into one of New York’s largest as well as a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village offers opportunities for a meaningful and challenging career in the health and human services field. We are looking for proactive, team-oriented employees to join our organization. Join us so you can connect and learn about why you’d make a great addition to the Samaritan family! Samaritan Daytop Village: Where Good Lives™
We are currently seeking a Mental Health Specialist for our Westchester Assessment and Referral Program. This program is embedded within the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS). Samaritan Daytop Village’s Westchester Assessment and Referral Program addresses the toxic link between child abuse/neglect, parental alcohol and drug addiction and untreated mental health concerns.
In this role you will:
Under general direction, the Mental Health Therapist/Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, group therapy, family therapy and casework services to individuals and families. Additionally, he/she will assess patient’s mental status through interviews and observations and then develops treatment plans or makes referrals to appropriate services.
What qualifications do you need?
- Master's degree in Social Work or Mental health Counseling.
- NYS LMSW/LMHC licensure OR LMSW-P/MHC-P within 90 days of hire.
- At least One-Two(1-2) years demonstrated clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment for designated programs based on needs of the facility.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledgeable about federal, state and local law and regulation governing OASAS programs.
- NYS Driver's License a plus.
- Ability to travel and provide mental health services within Westchester County as needed.
- Spanish speaking.
What we can do for you:
- Growth potential
- Team work
- Work that makes a difference and impact your community
- Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications
We also offer
- Generous Paid Time Off- minimum 15 vacation, 12 sick, 2 personal days plus 10 paid holidays for eligible employees
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401k Pension and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Voluntary Programs: Enhanced STD / Critical Illness / Accidental Injury / Universal Life / Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
