NY: Job opening

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Sorry for cross-posting. From an E-mail.

There is a counseling position available at the New York City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center's (Center) Department of Mental Health and Social Services (MHSS). The job was listed in Sunday's New York Times and I have listed the complete job description below. Though the job listing does not explicitly say so, the Center will emphasis hiring a trans-identified individual for this job so please spread the word and instruct all interested folks to mail or fax their resumes to the Center's Human Resources Department.

Happily
Carrie Davis
Gender Identity Project Counselor, LGBT Community Center

COUNSELOR, F/T: To provide peer-based transgendered counseling and support services, including training and outreach through our alcohol/substance abuse, mental health and HIV/AIDS intervention and prevention program. Requires 3 years exp in alcohol/drug abuse and mental health services; substantial knowledge of LGBT issues and communities; previous exp working with trans communities req; MSW or CASAC pref; fluency in a language other than English a plus. Qualified applicants should submit cover letter, stating desired position and salary history, with resume to Center HR, 208 W 13th St, NYC 10011 Fax 212-924-2657

Position Title: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor
Reports to: MHSS Team Leader
Position Summary: Will be responsible for providing counseling, training, and outreach services through the Center's mental health and substance abuse prevention and intervention program, including HIV/AIDS-related prevention & intervention services.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Services:
· Respond to telephone inquiries, screen potential clients of Center mental health and social services programs and make appropriate referrals to programs within and outside the Center
· Provide one-on-one sessions with individuals and couples for intake, assessment, counseling and referral and do follow-up encounters in person or by telephone, as necessary
· Provide peer-based transgender counseling and support services
· Lead or co-lead psycho-educational support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender clients including recovery maintenance, health and mental health promotion, and HIV concerns at on- and off-site locations
· Develop off-site outreach strategies, support groups, and community and professional training programs for providers and consumers
· Assist in planning and development of mental health and social services activities, groups, and workshops, including the production of outreach and educational materials
Support Services:
· Document all client sessions and follow-up encounters using the appropriate forms, case file format, computer database and provide other written documentation of program activities and proposals, as necessary
· Assist MHSS Team Leader in professional presentations and training, in disseminating educational materials and set up for mental health and social services activities
· Participate in weekly general staff meetings, regular Mental Health and Social Services meetings and regular meetings with the MHSS Team Leader for supervisory and program planning purposes
· Participate in program-relevant training workshops and seminars
· Other duties as required
Position Requirements:
· Three years minimum experience in the provision of alcohol and drug abuse and mental health counseling.
· Demonstrated self direction and creative skills in the development and provision of outreach and training services.
· MSW or CASAC preferred; fluency in a language other than English a plus.
· Experience with LGBT issues and LBGT communities.
· Knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues
· High sense of personal cause and commitment to the Center's mission.

Full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits package. Send resume & cover letter to:
Human Resources/Project Connect
Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
People of color and women are encouraged to apply.