Mental Health Counselor - Villa Residence

The Doe Fund is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for the Villa residence, a permanent supportive housing program for homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The Mental Health Counselor will provide supportive case management services to residents and work with the HIV/AIDS population.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required
• License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) is preferred
• At least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, have substance abuse histories, or suffer from mental illness
• At least 5 years of experience in the mental health field
• Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification is a plus
• Knowledge of benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues
• Solid computer skills – internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid retirement plan participation, paid sick, personal and vacation time, paid holidays, discounted gym memberships, and more