Mental Health Counselor (Intern)

Reports to: Social Work Supervisor, MEHR

Locations: East Harlem

Hours: 17-20 hours/Week,(UNPAID INTERNSHIP)

Major Duties:

• Provides therapy: individual, group, and family counseling, using agreed-upon models.
• Facilitates monthly psychoeducational groups to residents on a broad range of topics
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in Case Review Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, Interdisciplinary Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, Seeking Out Solutions, and other meetings.
• Collaborates with other team members, arranges for wrap-around services in the community as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to brainstorm long term solutions, and provides clinical support.
• Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document all case information within given time parameters.
• Supports the Sanctuary model of trauma informed care.
• Practices the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrates the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Attend weekly supervision.
• Attend organizational trainings as needed

Qualifications:

• Mental Health or Social Work Grad Intern (2nd Year) Required
• Clinical work with youth and families required, including crisis management.
• Ability to facilitate Psychoeducational Workshops for tenants and staff
• Must have the ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
• Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Capability to transition easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team.
• Crisis intervention and problem solving skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective