Mental Health Counselor
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Mental Health CounselorPosted: December 21, 2022Job Category:
ClinicalRequisition Number: MENTA001026Generous Sign On
BonusEndeavor Health Services is looking for full-time Mental
Health Counselors to join our Behavioral Health Clinic located at
564 Niagara St! Candidates must have an interest in working with a
diverse population of adults and children with mental health and/or
substance abuse issues. Monday - Friday with one evening per week.
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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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
resourcesGathering information for completing appropriate
strength-based treatment planning, involving both the individual
and their treatment teamPursuing continuing education to develop
skills necessary to effectively treatment high-risk
populationsParticipating in multidisciplinary treatment team
meetings and communicating appropriately with referral
sourcesConducting discharge planning and making follow-up contacts
as necessaryProviding clients with linkages to other supportive
services as identifiedMaintaining appropriate and accurate
documentation within the clinical recordMaintaining cultural
sensitivity and competence with respect to agency consumers and
their families, as well as other employees and referral
sourcesResponsibility for ensuring compliance with all agency
policies, procedures and governmental regulations including, but
not limited to HIPAAQualificationsMust 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
requireDemonstrates a knowledge base upon which they can provide
direct clinical service and advisementAble to speak and understand
Spanish preferredEOE StatementWE 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.PI202108390
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