Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual English/Spanish LMHC)

Position Summary

We are seeking Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our Article 31 Mental Health Clinic at Urban Health Plan. Our Clinical associates work in the capacity of psychotherapists, providing our patients with individual therapy. As a Mental Health Counselor you will have an opportunity to work with children and/or adults and families and to promote the health and wellness of our patients through evidence-based clinical therapy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Accredited Institution is required.
• New York State LMCH credential is required.
• 1-2 years of experience providing counseling and therapy services is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English, required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to identify high-risk psychosocial factors in patients and families that impact health status.
  
  

Key Duties

• Completes behavioral health screening, assessments, and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Provides point of care service when necessary.
• Conducts therapy sessions with children and/or adults.
• Engages in crisis intervention.
• Collaborates with medical providers and provides consultations.
  
  

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite, The Bronx, Monday to Friday Two late evenings (Tuesdays 11-8 and another day until 7pm); Fridays 9-5 (clinic closes at 5pm) and Saturdays 9-2pm

Starting Compensation

Minimum $72,000 per year; Maximum $80,000 per year

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
• Entertainment Discount Programs
• Employee Assistant Program
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
• $50,000 term life Insurance
  
  

About Urban Health Plan

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.