Associate Counselor (Staten Island Location)

Company: Sacred Heart University
Location: New York
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Counselor (Staten Island Location)Recruitment began on April 24, 2025, and the job listing expires on May 24, 2025.Title: Associate Counselor (Staten Island Location)Location: Senior centers in Staten Island neighborhoods of West Brighton, New Brighton, and Arrochar.Work Days: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pmWeekly Hours: 35.00Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $65,400.00*Salary range applicable when hired for NYC offices under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018.Position SummaryScreen, counsel, and perform activities related to patient treatment within off-site centers/clinics. Provide administrative support and participate in community outreach activities.Job Responsibilities

• Provide personal, behavioral, and vocational guidance individually and in groups. Collaborate with medical staff to offer supportive counseling, prevention, education, and concrete services.
• Screen and evaluate prospective clients to determine eligibility and refer to appropriate services as needed.
• Take psychosocial histories, orient new patients, and outline program goals.
• Handle emergency situations using appropriate judgment and community resources.
• Coordinate with legal, educational, social, governmental, and medical agencies to acquire supportive services; communicate via letters, phone, and referrals.
• Assist with report completion for outside agencies and regulatory bodies, if applicable.
• Contribute to ongoing research efforts.
• Provide family consultations or interventions when appropriate, and document progress and patient care details.
• Participate in community meetings as needed.Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health.ExperienceExperience with community activities or outreach is beneficial.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Cultural sensitivity in providing services to diverse groups.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong listening skills and empathy.Licenses and Certifications
    • Licensed Psychologist, LMSW, or LCSW.Working Conditions/Physical DemandsWeill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our network extends across New York City and internationally, providing comprehensive care and innovative research. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, offering equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, religion, veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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