MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Company: Child & Family Services of NY
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to a diverse population, including children, adults and families within our outpatient Counseling Services program. With a trauma informed lens, the Counselor will provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services. In a strong team environment, the Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external service providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals.Minimum Requirements:NYS Education Department license, or license eligible, in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family TherapyExperience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferredDemonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban settingA valid NYS driver's license is requiredComputer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skillsSupport overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectivesMajor Responsibilities/Activities:Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy servicesProvide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple strugglesProvide advocacy, linkage and referral servicesComplete electronic client files, administrative tasks in a timely mannerWrite reports to court, schools, or other community agencies as necessaryMaintain positive working relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitionsContinue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competencyAttend regular supervision sessions and monthly staff meetingsParticipate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child and Family Services staffParticipate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervisions/consultations and staff meetings as requestedModels and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactionsShows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversityPossess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products and agency programs such as Credible (EHR).Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external collateralsMaintain a minimum of 25 hours of client contact weeklyCompetitive Salary of $58,500 per year based on a 35-hour work weekC+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environmentPaid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and bereavement timeEmployer Paid Life InsuranceMedical insurance optionsDental insurance optionsVision insurance optionsWellness Program and IncentivesHealth Savings Account (HSA)Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care FSAEmployee Referral BonusQualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions (1000 hours each year)Shift Information:Flexible weekday schedule, with 2 evenings a weekHybrid in office and remote schedule options availableDiversity Statement:Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C+FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.QualificationsEducationPreferredMasters or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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