The counselor provides mental health assessments, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services to youth and families within their homes or community settings. They also guide families through crisis episodes and collaborate with other treatment providers to ensure stability and functional gains.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid NYS license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. At least one year of experience working with children diagnosed with mental illness or substance abuse is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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Job description
Program Summary
Home & Community Based Support Services consists of three programs with the goal of keeping children in the home with their family by providing counseling, psychoeducation, skill building, support and linkage.
Why work in a home and community-based position?
· A New Adventure Every Day
No more mundane desk work! Every day is different, as you'll be on the move, visiting new places, and interacting with diverse individuals. The variety of each day keeps things exciting!
· No Desk, No Problem
Say goodbye to being tied to a desk. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy, a home-based role is perfect for you. Whether you're in your car, out in the field, or at a client’s location, you won't be stuck in one place.
Position Summary
The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to youth and families. Mental health assessment and counseling may be provided in the home or in the community for a youth and their family.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diverse population with many challenges
Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self-care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living.
Guide families during and following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family with the goal of stabilizing the child/youth in the home and natural environment.
Maintain the crisis phone number, on call, for a week at a time (rotated amongst staff)
Collaborate with other treatment providers and collaterals, as appropriate
Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes, treatment plans, et cetera). Maintain positive working relationships with other professionals, community agencies and team members
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic norms
Follows agency’s Worker Safety protocols
Participates in team meetings
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
403(b) Retirement Plan
Bereavement Leave
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employee Referral Bonus
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Paid Jury Duty
Engage and guide the youth and family through active listening skills and therapeutic engagement methods
Maintain positive working relationships with program/agency staff, collaborating agencies, and stakeholders
Continue professional growth and training in best practices, as necessary/appropriate (e.g. cultural competencies)
Attend coaching/supervision meetings as required
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement Process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings as requested
Adheres to
NYS and agency requirements including, but not limited to: HIPPA, ethical guidelines, confidentiality, child abuse identification and reporting, incident reporting, worker safety protocols
Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products including agency programs such as Anasazi and Fidelity HER
Minimum Requirements
NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
At least one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuse
Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting
A valid NYS driver’s license is required
Must have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
Must be comfortable transporting clients in personal vehicle as needed
Computer literacy required, experience with Anasazi preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Competitive Salary of $62,400 per year based on a 35 hour work week.
This position requires flexibility in scheduling: Must be able to work afternoon, evening and weekend hours as needed to meet the needs of clients
C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment) –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays) – Bereavement: Four Paid Days – Paid Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)
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.
