Counselor-(OMH) Community Residence

Description

Comunilife is looking for Counselors for its Residential Program in Manhattan. Counselors will be responsible for coordinating Mental Health services for mentally ill homeless adults residing in a ten unit 24-month transitional OMH licensed Community Residence on West 173rd Street in Manhattan.  This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits options on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.  

Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with coordination and implementation of clinical activities that provide culturally competent service planning to help residents with identifying needs according to the mission of the program.
- Provide assistance to mental health counselors with emphasizing psycho-education, medication management, money management, entitlements, securing permanent housing and activities of daily living.
- Maintain resident-based caseload as determined by the needs of the program.
- Complete weekly progress notes in accordance with Medicaid billing procedures.
- Coordinate crisis intervention with mental health and/or substance abuse providers such as hospitals, detoxification clinics, day treatment programs, therapeutic communities, etc.
- Report to Program Director all deficiencies within the facility to assure all safety standards are met in accordance with program policy and mandates. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
- Working knowledge of Principles and practices of Comunilife Human Resources policies and procedures and executive directives.
- Working knowledge of regulations for Part 595 and Medicaid funding and reimbursement procedures.
- Responsible, organized, effective, and efficient.
- Ability to perform within a team and accomplish multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to employ active listening skills, and computer literacy.
- Knowledge of New York State Office of Mental Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene system (DOHMH), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), providers and related resources.
 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree in Health/Human Service or (BA/BSW) preferred; may be substituted by four years of mental health counseling and/or administrative experience in mental health/housing experience with supervision by a licensed professional.
- Training in conflict resolution and solid clinical skills
- Experience working with mentally ill individuals

Comunilife is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $17 - $19