Bilingual Mental Health Counselor

Position: Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Office: 1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018

About CIDNY

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is a leading organization serving and representing people with all disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The majority of CIDNY’s staff are people with disabilities who are dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or candidate with a limited permit) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish and passionate about supporting victims of crime, individuals with disabilities, and diverse populations.

This position is hybrid, with three days in any of our offices, one located in each borough and the other two days are remote.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct individual and group counseling/therapy sessions, including mental health evaluations, trauma assessments, and needs assessments for victims of assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, and others.
• Provide therapeutic support to individuals impacted by trauma or stress.
• Perform crisis intervention interviews and safety planning as needed.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to facilitate access to services, referrals, and follow-up.
• Perform victim assistance case management duties, including direct case management and coordination with a team of counselors.
• Assist with victim compensation applications, emergency shelter referrals, and other direct services.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EMR systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Conduct outreach to the community, including in-person tabling at resource fairs.
• Respond to calls from new referrals and provide welcome and intake services.
• Accompany crime victims to legal interviews or other community resources as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or candidate with a limited permit).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluency required).
• Experience working with crime victims and trauma-informed care is preferred.
• Strong background working with individuals with disabilities is highly preferred.
• Comfortable performing clinical duties and case management, with the ability to coordinate with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Excellent communication, outreach, and community coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple agencies and community partners.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of victims and vulnerable individuals, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier, Executive Director. Please use the job title as the email header.  The cover letter should include your work history and other relevant life experience, and it should clarify what transferable skills you bring to the posted job description. No application will be considered without this cover letter.

Other Information

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

CIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.