Counselor – M-F – 9a-5p – Brooklyn – Spanish Or Mandarin Speaking Required NEW

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Counselor – M-F – 9a-5p – Brooklyn – Spanish Or Mandarin Speaking Required.

In this role, the successful candidate The counselor is responsible for screening clients and patients for social determinants of health and navigating to resources that they are eligible for through the 1115 waiver. Assistance will include eligibility assessment, screening, short term counseling, benefit application assistance, advocacy, and connection to needed services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct community outreach
• Conducting SDOH screening and eligibility assessments for 1115 Medicaid waiver services.
• Responsible for screening of community members for public benefit eligibility.
• Responsible for naviagating clients to available resources and services.
• Assist clients with benefit applications
• Coordinate services with staff with partnering organizations and programs.
• Make referrals to a variety of public and community agencies providing food, legal services, shelter, clothing, medical, educational, and other services.
• Assist community members in accessing health and behavioral health services within the FHC.
• Complete documentation in EPIC and other platforms as required.
• Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Provide short term counseling and advocacy
• Strengthen relationships with community partners to identify resources for clients.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1+ years relevant experience working, ability to plan and manage,
Knowledge of public benefits
History of immigrant community engagement

Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, experience in providing services to diverse community, ability to be a team player. Experience in providing case management or navigation services.
BA

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,000 – $52,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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