Weill Cornell Medicine

Associate Counselor

Weill Cornell Medicine  •  $67k - $79k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Title: Associate Counselor

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $78,500.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Screens, counsels and performs various activities relative to the treatment of patients within centers/clinics. This role may also provide administrative support to the center/clinic and participate in community outreach activities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provides individual manualized therapy after training and certification. Provides group sessions.
  • Screens using standardized measures and evaluates prospective clients to determine if they meet the requirements/goals for the program. Refers to proper agency/community-based services as needed.
  • Orients new patients to the program’s goals, policies and procedures.
  • Handles emergency situations utilizing appropriate judgment, communication methods and knowledge of community resources when appropriate.
  • Writes letters, makes telephone referrals for clients and communicates with referral agents.
  • If applicable, assists with completing reports to be sent to outside agencies and regulatory bodies.
  • May participate in on-going research as a therapist.
  • Provides family consultation and/or interventions when appropriate. Writes progress reports and records other aspects of patient care.
  • Enters accurate and complete information into database systems in the timeframe specified by the program. Attends and participates in community meetings as needed.

Education

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Experience

Experience with community activities or outreach is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven ability to work independently and as an effective and collaborative member of a team.
  • Possesses an understanding of, and practices, cultural sensitivity with diverse groups while providing direct services.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent listening skills and ability to empathize.
  • Strong time management skills.

Licenses and Certifications

  • NYS License in social work (LMSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC)
  • CASAC certification may be required for certain departments.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Weill Cornell Medicine

About Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world.

The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.

At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1898
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