• Counselor

    The Research Foundation SUNY Downstate (Brooklyn, NY)


    Counselor

    ANNOUNCEMENT OF

    PROFESSIONAL

    VACANCY

    Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

    Department:

    Medicine / STAR Program

    Budget Title:

    Counselor

    Salary Range:

    (Based Upon Experience)$72,000.00 - $80,000.00

     

    Descriptive Title:Counselor

     

    Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

     

    Vacancy

     

    25-11

    Description of Duties:

    This is a grant funded position. -Work with patients, families, peer advocates and mental health providers to develop comprehensive service plans for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. -Provide individual and group counseling- both on-site and remotely as needed-for clients regarding issues of chemical dependency, HIV and HCV prevention, and trauma; -Refer patients for wrap-around /recovery support services such as housing, child care, vocational, educational services; -Coordinate service plans with behavioral health service providers and community based organizations providing services to clients; -Contribute to patients care plan development by regular attendance at case conferences; participate in ongoing quality improvement activities; -Administer mental health and substance use screening tools and conduct patient interviews in accordance with SAMHSA protocols. -Record session notes and patient follow-up in the electronic health record .

    Qualifications:

    REQUIRED: New York State licensed social worker (LMSW/LCSW) or mental health counselor (LMHC); with 1-2 years' post-license experience providing solutions focused counseling to individuals with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse diagnosis (e.g. harm reduction and relapse prevention cognitive behavioral treatment models) and experience in the treatment of trauma. PREFERRED: CASAC or CASAC-T preferred. Previous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and/or Seeking Safety strongly preferred. Experience in the provision of counseling to LGBTQ and gender non-conforming populations preferred. Previous experience providing counseling to individuals at risk or diagnosed with HIV preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Must be proficient with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Office Suite; and experience with an electronic health record (HER) preferred.

     

    Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

     

    Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: [email protected]

     

    Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 05/21/25

     

    The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.