Position Summary

LGBT Network is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Mental Health Clinician with a substance use focus (up to 20 hours per week) based out of its Hauppauge Center. The Mental Health Clinician delivers high-quality, LGBT-affirming counseling services for LGBT people and families, with a focus on individuals and families affected by substance use, particularly opioid use. This position is responsible for three main activities: 1) delivery of counseling services; 2) support groups & community education; and 3) additional responsibilities. Clinical supervision is available for those seeking to earn their clinical hours. The Mental Health Clinician reports to the Chief Program Officer (CPO). This position has a start date of July 1.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Individual & Family Counseling Services

• Deliver high-quality, LGBT-affirming individual, couple, and family counseling services for LGBT individuals and families
• Provide substance use psychoeducation and prevention services for LGBT people of all ages as well as linkage to treatment when clinically indicated
• Work in concert with the CPO to identify additional mental health needs and implement a plan to address those needs such as short-term clinical, support, and/or recovery groups
• Respond to HelpLine and Drop-In inquiries to support community members in need and/or in crisis through crisis intervention, support, information and referral, linkage to resources, and advocacy services as needed

Support Groups & Community Education

• Facilitate select short-term and ongoing clinical and support groups
• Serve as on-site manager and LGBT Center staff host for community recovery and 12- step groups that hold meetings at our Center.
• Serve as community educator to deliver relevant workshops and training programs

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in select large-scale agency events such as Long Island Pride, LGBT Youth Conference, and LGBT Families Day
• Collect, document, and enter a range of counseling program data and other required documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Graduate level mental health degree required; clinical licensure preferred. Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and other mental health professionals are welcome and encouraged to apply .
• Experience providing mental health, behavioral health, or related support to LGBT people with extensive experience with transgender and nonbinary people preferred
• Expertise in substance use disorders and prevention, especially alcohol and opioid use, as well as an advanced understanding of the high prevalence and unique impact on LGBT communities. CASAC certification or training a plus, but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible schedule a must, as this position requires working evenings and some weekends. This position starts July 1.
• Awareness of, and commitment to, the LGBT community with a sensitivity to issues of diversity, including sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, language, and immigration status
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification a plus
• People who represent the community being served are strongly encouraged to apply
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Salary and Benefits

$25 - $35 per hour depending on degree, status of clinical licensure, and experience

Applications Procedure

Qualified applicants should email their cover letter and resume to rbrigandi@lgbtnetwork.org. Within the cover letter, indicate any involvement in the LGBT community, whether it is as a professional, volunteer and/or activist. Applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. No phone calls, please. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The LGBT Network does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.