DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct clinical supervision to activity specialist and substance abuse counselor. Responsible for design and oversight of group counseling program. Ensure monthly DHS group statistics are compiled and submitted for review. Provide group-based clinical services to address mental health issues. Oversee and conduct multiple groups daily to increase client stability, treatment stability and housing readiness. Conduct therapeutic and pychoeducational groups with topics, including but are not limited, to stress management, anger management and conflict resolution, decision-making, impulse control, suicide and self-harm prevention and support, medication compliance and living with chronic mental illness. Provide individual follow-up as needed. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, art therapy or a related field required. Excellent interpersonal, managerial and supervisory skills necessary. Experience working with MICA clients in both individual and group modalities. Good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization, computer and typing skills, and the ability to use independent judgment.

• Vaccination preferred but not required

MAKE AN IMPACT
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.
Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
BENEFITS
BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.