Job Title:        Mental Health Specialist (P/T)
Department:        Domestic Violence Shelters
Supervisor:        Program Director
Location:        Family Project
Salary Level:         up-to $35 per hour-DOE
SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Program Director provide all services to residents, complete assessments for clients and referrals for service as needed. Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions for the residents in the shelter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to:

Maintain a caseload of families residing in the shelter.

Conduct initial assessment on residents upon entering residential facility.

Facilitate weekly support groups for residents.   Facilitate family sessions as needed.   

Coordinate appropriate referrals to mental health providers as needed.

Provide clinical documentation for all services in a timely fashion.

QUALIFCATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability/required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Masters of Social Work
Two years experience counseling individuals and/or groups providing therapeutic results.
Knowledge of domestic violence, mental health related issues and substance abuse.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
None required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants send resume w/ cover letter, salary history or requirements by:
E-mail hr@foodfirstinc.com or fax 718-624-1989