Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Under general supervision, with very broad latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs difficult and responsible professional and/ or supervisory work in the mental health discipline. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following typical tasks:

1. Provides counseling and consultation services for individual cases that require more in-depth knowledge of mental health counseling principles and techniques.

2. Provides counseling and support services on behavioral health issues to clients within medical services.

3. May provide direct supervision for mental health counselors assigned at Level I.

4. May represent the department at conferences, workshops, hospital or community functions; reports actions and findings to department.

5. May develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the mental health counseling discipline.

Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a
behavior health setting.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III
requires:
1. Three additional years of post-licensure experience.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

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

• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

• Multiple employee discounts programs