Position: Mental Health Specialist/Counselor The Mental Health Specialist/Counselor is responsible for the overall implementation of the individual treatment plan for our clients in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures, program models, funding source standards, and best practices. Safe Dwelling II Shelter is a program that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a Master’s degree with LMSW or LMHC and two years relevant experience with at least 2 years of supervisory experience or relevant experience in the field. Mental Health Specialist Principal Responsibilities: Lead client treatment and individual service plans from intake through discharge in accordance with the program regulations. Clinical team: supervise case manager and other assigned staff. Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required. Develop program and community resources and provide training and reference materials for staff. Manage sharing sessions for peer skill development and resource sharing. Ensure the provision of quality services, the protection of integrity of adopted models, use of available resources efficiently and achievement of outcome goals. Maintain program record keeping, data collection and evaluation to provide for continuous improvement of case management services and prepares clinical and progress notes. Monitor funder and agency outcomes and targets. Provide case management services to assigned clients. Provide on call crisis intervention support. Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.