Mental Health Counselor
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description NYC Health Hospitals is the largest public
health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals,
trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes,
post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a
home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system
provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year
in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our
diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely
focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health
Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s
leading correctional health care systems in quality of and
innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through
compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing,
mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and
vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition
to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the
resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to
help discharged patients successfully return to their communities.
CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice
reform efforts. Under direct supervision of a licensed mental
health professional, with latitude for independent judgment and
decision making, performs professional work of ordinary difficulty
in the mental health discipline. The following are typical tasks
for Assignment Level I: Examples of Typical Tasks: Provides mental
health counseling and psycho-education services to clients with
less complex cases. Participates in the interviewing and case
history taking process by utilizing appropriate assessment and
screening tools. Consults with relevant mental health professionals
regarding the diagnoses, prognoses, and recommendations for
disposition on individual cases; contributes to the formulation of
client comprehensive treatment plans. Coordinates with appropriate
personnel and/or departments to counsel and assist clients with the
completion of applications and documentation for educational,
vocational, and entitlement programs. Acts as a resource to clients
seeking additional support on a broad variety of available services
within the healthcare facility and the community. Prepares and
maintains accurate and complete records and files of patient
contact information which includes consumer interactions, clinical
case histories, phone contacts, agency interactions, and other
related information. Participates in appropriate internal and/or
external training conferences. May participate in treatment
programs assisting other personnel and/or departments in providing
counseling/therapeutic services. May be assigned to coordinate and
supervise the activities of support staff in related areas. May be
assigned to assist in the instruction and supervision of
volunteers, interns, and students in the area of mental health
counseling as appropriate. Assignment Level I 1. Valid license and
current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a
Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education
Department (NYSED). Assignment Level II 1. Valid license and
current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor
issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid,
professional experience providing direct client care in a
behavioral health setting. Assignment Level III 1. Valid license
and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor
issued by the NYSED; and three (3) additional years of
post-licensure experience. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a
competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health
Benefits for employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week Retirement
Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance
with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness
Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and
professional development opportunities College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts
programs Commuter Benefits Programs
Keywords: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service, Bayonne , Mental Health Counselor, Healthcare , New York City, New Jersey
