Mental Health Counselor, Supportive Housing

This Mental Health Counselor, Supportive Housing position at AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Mental Health Counseling position at AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Case management, Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Psychosocial assessment, Person-centered approach, Harm reduction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Counselor provides individual and group counseling to residents of a supportive housing program using a person-centered approach. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with community agencies and collateral contacts.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, 23 days PTO, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.