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Community Outreach Counselor

Charles Evans Center, Inc., Glen Cove, New York, United States

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Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Team Part‑time – 16 hours per week

with weekday daytime and evening availability as well as some weekend availability to attend community events.

Salary:

$27.31 / hour

Company:

CEC Healthcare, a leading not‑for‑profit located in Nassau County. CEC assists adults diagnosed with mental illness in reaching the highest level of independence and the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments.

CEC Health Care was awarded a contract to continue the services previously provided by Project Hope as a Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) team. In conjunction with our established behavioral health clinic and our primary care clinic, this team will provide community engagement, mental health wellness promotion, individual screenings for mental health conditions, brief counseling, and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work as community‑based counselors.

Responsibilities

Community engagement and outreach, including wrap‑around support

Individual and group counseling

Wellness activities

Assessment, referral, and linkage of services

Assist with public education and referrals

Qualifications

Degree in Mental Health, Psychology or other certification; or relevant work experience

NYS Driver’s License and clean driving record

Must have transportation and be able to travel through Nassau and western Suffolk County

Some weekend/evening availability, required

Bilingual Spanish preferred

An EOE m/f/d/v.

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