Refugee & Immigrant Center for Healing - Behavioral Health Counselor
Company: Jewish Family Services of Western New York
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
JFS seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to work in our providing
culturally responsive care to refugee and immigrants in our Western
New York community.Do you have a desire to provide behavioral
health counseling to a diverse population?Are you passionate about
exploring the cultures and belief systems of your clients?Are your
treatment plans developed through a lens of cultural humility and
racial equity?In this position, you will have the opportunity to
provide clinical services to refugee and immigrants by utilizing
evidence-based, trauma-focused systemic interventions, and work in
close collaboration with trained and engaged Cultural Brokers and
Care Coordinators. Working within this model, you will be able to
provide positive, therapeutic interventions, collaborating with
skilled teammates from across the agency and community to provide a
full range of services for positive healing.WHAT YOU'LL DOYour
rewarding career as a behavioral health therapist is founded upon
providing the tools necessary for our clients to develop a strong
sense of self, emotional strength, healthy relationships, and good
communication skills. Your education and experience will provide
unparalleled counseling for the individuals we work with. From the
completion of comprehensive assessments to implementing therapy
methods, you can have a profound impact on an individual's progress
and the quality of their lives. WHAT YOU'LL BRINGCertification or
license - LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred.Experience
utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniquesExperience working
with children and/or refugees a plusOrganized and able to balance a
varied caseloadStrong communication skills, both written and
verbalComputer proficiency and ability to effectively utilize
medical record systemsWHY JOIN JFS?For more than 150 years, our
agency has been committed to providing high-quality health and
social services to all in need in the interest of helping to
"repair the world." Our broad range of services is available to all
individuals regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity, race,
culture, or gender. In every service area offered at JFS - we focus
on client-directed treatment of the whole self. At JFS, our
services are guided by the essential connection between mental
well-being, physical wellness, and positive self-worth.We rely on
our top-notch clinical team to help those we serve find greater
happiness and peace in their lives. This is why, in addition to
offering competitive compensation and truly exceptional benefits,
we are committed to providing a work environment that encourages
the sharing of ideas and empowering of our employees.ARE YOU READY
TO JOIN OUR TEAM?This position offers a competitive salary
(dependent on your licensure) and great benefits including 4+ weeks
of accrued Paid Time Off plus 13 holidays, excellent health
insurance options, a 401k plan, life insurance and more! This
position requires evidence of having received the COVID vaccination
and requires an OMH background check, reliable vehicle, a clean NYS
driver's license and required liability insurance levels of
100/300K. Salary based upon licensure.We are conveniently located
off of Delaware Avenue with free parking. We are open
Monday-Friday; and are closed weekends and all major holidays to
allow our staff to enjoy a family-work life balance! If this sounds
like the type of opportunity that you've been looking for, apply
today at . Come join our team and make a difference in your career
and within the community. Please note JFS has multiple
locations.
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