Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of the Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is a member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, treatment planning and the provision of direct services to Behavioral Healthcare Services patients utilizing a variety of clinical social work treatment techniques and modalities. Adheres to Mercy Medical Center/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate consistent ability to perform clinical social work skills necessary in the care & treatment of mental health/substance abuse outpatients
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, individual, family, group therapy & crisis intervention as per patient's treatment plan
• Initiate follow-up and outreach on all canceled and no show appointments and inactive cases
• Maintain or exceed patient care departmental productivity standards. Actively manages daily schedule and promptly engages newly assigned patients
• Complete acceptable psychosocial assessments, patient consent forms, patient education assessment and discharge summaries as per departmental requirements
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, conferences and committees. Keeps abreast of current literature and professional trends

Qualifications:
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling from a school which meets the standards of the NYS Dept. of Education, Office of the Professions.
• Active LMHC registered in NYS• Prior experience with mentally and /or chemically dependent population required
• Prior experience with provision of verbal therapies and/or clinical social work treatment preferred
• Administer substance abuse testing based on program scope of service

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.