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Mental Health Counselor (Intern) Reports to: Social Work Supervisor, MEHR Locations: East Harlem Hours: 17-20 hours/Week,(UNPAID INTERNSHIP) Major Duties: * Provides therapy: individual, group, and family counseling, using agreed-upon models. * Facilitates monthly psychoeducational groups to residents on a broad range of topics * Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in Case Review Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, Interdisciplinary Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, Seeking Out Solutions, and other meetings. * Collaborates with other team members, arranges for wrap-around services in the community as needed. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to brainstorm long term solutions, and provides clinical support. * Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document all case information within given time parameters. * Supports the Sanctuary model of trauma informed care. * Practices the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture. * Integrates the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment. * Attend weekly supervision. * Attend organizational trainings as needed Qualifications: * Mental Health or Social Work Grad Intern (2nd Year) Required * Clinical work with youth and families required, including crisis management. * Ability to facilitate Psychoeducational Workshops for tenants and staff * Must have the ability to communicate with staff on all levels. * Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills. * Capability to transition easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team. * Crisis intervention and problem solving skills. * Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective