<p>Mental Health Counselor (Intern)</p> <p>Reports to: Social Work Supervisor, MEHR</p> <p>Locations: East Harlem</p> <p>Hours: 17-20 hours/Week,(UNPAID INTERNSHIP)</p> <p>Major Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Provides therapy: individual, group, and family counseling, using agreed-upon models. </li><li>Facilitates monthly psychoeducational groups to residents on a broad range of topics </li><li>Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in Case Review Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, Interdisciplinary Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, Seeking Out Solutions, and other meetings. </li><li>Collaborates with other team members, arranges for wrap-around services in the community as needed. </li><li>Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to brainstorm long term solutions, and provides clinical support. </li><li>Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document all case information within given time parameters. </li><li>Supports the Sanctuary model of trauma informed care. </li><li>Practices the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture. </li><li>Integrates the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment. </li><li>Attend weekly supervision. </li><li>Attend organizational trainings as needed </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Mental Health or Social Work Grad Intern (2nd Year) Required </li><li>Clinical work with youth and families required, including crisis management. </li><li>Ability to facilitate Psychoeducational Workshops for tenants and staff </li><li>Must have the ability to communicate with staff on all levels. </li><li>Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills. </li><li>Capability to transition easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team. </li><li>Crisis intervention and problem solving skills. </li><li>Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective </li></ul>