Mental Health Counselor - Williamsville, NY
Company: Endeavor Health Services
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $1000! Endeavor Health Services is looking
for full-time Mental Health Counselors to join our new Behavioral
Health Clinic located at 531 Farber Lakes Drive in Williamsville!
Candidates must have an interest in working with a diverse
population of adults and children with mental health and/or
substance abuse issues. We offer competitive salaries and an array
of employee benefits, including medical, dental, company paid
vision and life insurance - 401(k) - Paid Holidays - Generous Paid
Vacation and Sick Time. Responsibilities The successful candidate
will be responsible for utilizing ongoing clinical supervision and
the Counselor functions as a member of the Clinical Treatment Team
providing direct service to individuals in both group and
individual therapy settings, as well as:
- Conducting pre-admission screenings to determine appropriate
level of care for the individual based on information gathered and
knowledge of agency/community resources
- Gathering information for completing appropriate strength-based
treatment planning, involving both the individual and their
treatment team
- Pursuing continuing education to develop skills necessary to
effectively treatment high-risk populations
- Participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and
communicating appropriately with referral sources
- Conducting discharge planning and making follow-up contacts as
necessary
- Providing clients with linkages to other supportive services as
identified
- Maintaining appropriate and accurate documentation within the
clinical record
- Maintaining cultural sensitivity and competence with respect to
agency consumers and their families, as well as other employees and
referral sources
- Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all agency
policies, procedures and governmental regulations including, but
not limited to HIPAA Qualifications
- Must possess a Master's Degree from a recognized college or
university in a mental health or social work related field and be
eligible for license within 18 months of hire (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC,
LMFT etc.)
- One year of direct service, post-graduate, experience
preferred, but not require
- Demonstrates a knowledge base upon which they can provide
direct clinical service and advisement EOE Statement WE ARE AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered
for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or
physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status,
sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
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Keywords: Endeavor Health Services, Buffalo , Mental Health Counselor - Williamsville, NY, Healthcare , Buffalo, New York
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