Counselor, Treatment Program

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Full Time Professional White Plains, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Reports To: Program Supervisor
Program: Residential Services/Treatment Apartment Program
Location: White Plains, NY (mobile)
Hours Per Week:40 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 1:30 pm-10:00 pm)

FLSA Status:Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary Range:$22/hr - $23/hr

Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community.

• Retirement: 403(b)-with employer contribution after 1 year of service
• Flexible Work Arrangements: subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off-15 days per year
• Paid sick time-12 days per year
• Employer paid Holidays-11 days per year
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks:
  Free EAP services and employee discounts (travel, hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, services, electronics, auto, shopping, and more)!
• Gym reimbursement through employer's medical insurance carrier.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): qualifying employer

The Apartment Counselor is responsible for providing support, restorative services, and skill training to adults recovering from mental illness who live in community-based scattered site treatment apartments. Apartment Counselors work independently under the direction and supervision of the Program Supervisor.

• Provide support, restorative services, and skills training to culturally diverse adults recovering from mental illness in community-based scattered site treatment apartments.
• Develop service plans
• Counsel residents in the development of the necessary skills required for decision-making
• Symptom management
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist residents in community integration and recovery, support residents in recovery processes.
• Provide transportation for residents with agency vehicle when necessary
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Recovery-Oriented Practice-Strong understanding of mental health recovery principles and a strength-based approach to support.
• Independence Coaching--Ability to coach clients on independent living skills while balancing safety and autonomy.
• Community Integration--Knowledge of local resources and supports to help clients build connections and self-sufficiency.
• Crisis Management--Skilled in de-escalation techniques and intervening in behavioral or psychiatric crises appropriately.
  
  Cultural Humility--Respects and integrates the cultural perspectives of clients into their care plans.
• Documentation & Compliance--Maintains accurate, timely, and clinically relevant records of client interactions.
• Collaboration & Communication--Works effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicates client needs and updates clearly.

• ISP Goal Progress Rate--Percentage of client goals met as defined in Individual Service Plans within specified review periods.
• Client Housing Retention--Number/percentage of clients maintaining stable housing over a 6 to 12…