Counseling Psychologist - Higher Ed. jobs in Queens Village, NY

Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork, and making a meaningful contribution? Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house, bringing innovative leadership and a passion for social and economic justice to our work. We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change lives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary counseling contact for the program, carrying a caseload and performing individual counseling and case management duties for the most at-risk students.
• Perform all duties related to carrying a primary counselor caseload, including attendance outreach, one-on-one counseling, and group advisory.
• Conduct home visits and worksite visits to support and continuously engage students on a monthly basis.
• Provide assessment, counseling, and mental health referrals in addition to follow-up services.
• Meet with advisors and their supervisor to consult on cases that require detailed assessment and interventions monthly or as needed.
• Create an environment that promotes learning in the field of social work principles and ethics.
• Plan and facilitate monthly case conferencing meeting for the entire QCH team.
• Engage student’s families to support positive outcomes for students.
• Keep accurate case records; input all case notes into Salesforce.
• Offer workshops and groups in areas relating to mental health such as abuse prevention, coping with stress, healthy relationships, peer pressure, etc.
• Serve as the point person for alumni services.
• Meet monthly with staff from sister LTW sites to share learning, compare approaches and develop new program ideas.
• Work closely with DOE staff regarding any and all mental health protocols.
• Provide continuous feedback and resources to meet the students’ individual needs.
• Assist with out-of-school issues and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, orthe related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth preferably in a NYC high school setting.
• Experience in facilitating group sessions in community services, leadership, college readiness and employment opportunities with a connection to counseling.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated attendance and punctuality in meeting required schedule.
• Demonstrated attendance and punctuality in meeting required schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, relationship development, multi-tasking, and communication skills. Ability to take initiative and always address concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion.
• Excellent computer skills with various programs and willingness to learn new ones.