Mental Health Counselor

Education / Experience

Minimum Required :

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or Creative Arts Therapy

Preferred :

Previous experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting requiring knowledge of DSM V.

License / Certification

Minimum Required :

• Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor or Creative Arts Therapist in New York State or eligible to be licensed;

holds a license in another state with reciprocity with New York State. New York license is a requirement within 4 months of hire date

A Regional Health System

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health services organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost‐effective health care system. We are a not‐for‐profit organization, operated for the public benefit. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, We employ more than 5,000 people. As a teaching hospital, UHS trains over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an inpatient setting. Inpatient work is in an office environment and patient areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Elevators are available but stairs may need to be used in emergency situations.

Frequent sitting with periods of standing and walking.

PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

Adolescent : 13 to 17 Years

Early Adulthood : 18 to 45 Years

Middle Adult : 46 to 59 Years

Late Adult : 60 to 79 Years

Elderly : 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4