About the Role
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Bilingual Russian to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health counseling services to patients in a collaborative setting within a multi-specialty practice in Queens, New York.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including clinical interviews, psychosocial histories, and mental status examinations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and goals.
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based modalities appropriate for the patient population.
- Diagnose mental health disorders according to DSM-5 criteria and coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and other providers within the multi-specialty practice.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, treatment options, and community resources.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide crisis intervention when appropriate.
- Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with best practices, continuing education requirements, and licensure renewal obligations.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and New York State regulations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Must have a New York State license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Must be bilingual in Russian.
- Proficient in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.), and maintaining electronic health records.
- Strong active listening and empathy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, cultural competence, patience, a nonjudgmental attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers.
Skills
- Bilingual Russian
- Conducting assessments
- Developing treatment plans
- Evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.)
- Maintaining electronic health records
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Cultural competence
- Patience
- Nonjudgmental attitude
- Collaboration
Location
- Queens, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- New graduates welcome
Education Level
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $37.82 - $39.65 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive and negotiable, depending on eligibility
About the Company
- Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities.
- We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
