Date Created: December 9, 2025 - 12:47pm
Title: Associate Counselor - (Bilingual Spanish/English)
Location: Brooklyn
Org Unit: PO Westchester
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $65,400.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
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. Requires advanced Spanish proficiency to independently deliver psychotherapy services and perform comprehensive clinical assessments.
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.