PROVIDES SERVICES PRIMARILY TO A TARGET POPULATION OF PEOPLE WHO ACCESS THE RIO GRANDE HARM REDUCTION CENTER AND OTHER CLIENTS ENGAGED IN AGENCY SERVICES, AS NEEDED. SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

· Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers;
· Builds effective, working relationships with clients, team members, and resource providers to improve coordination of patient care and reduce barriers;
· Mental health screenings
· Mental health assessments
· Psycho-social counseling
· Behavioral interventions
· Supportive counseling
· Group/individual sessions
· Health Promotion
· Motivational interviewing
· Referrals to therapy/long term counseling
· Ensure that all sessions are held discretely in places and at times that are accessible to all clients.
· Reviews client progresses and evaluates against output, performance and outcome objectives.
· Gather all pertinent documentation required by funding source.
· Document all encounters with or for the client in the client file as detailed in the agency policies and procedures.
· Facilitate service referrals for needed services and follow up in a timely manner.
· Respond to emergency situations as they arise.
· Conduct routine follow-ups as dictated by the funding source.
· Generate monthly reports for agency as required
· Routinely solicit client feedback
· Work flexible work schedules including weekends and nights based on programmatic need
· Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Mental Health Counselor will be a licensed social worker or a professional with similar qualifications with at least one year of experience, to carry out the services listed above. And the Mental Health Counselor must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License, auto insurance and registered vehicle.
Mental Health Counselor will possess strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues, a working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related issues, local healthcare entities, social service agencies and public entitlement programs.