Child & Family Services of NY
Mental Health Counselor
Child & Family Services of NY, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Description
The 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 Therapy
Experience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferred
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
Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple struggles
Provide advocacy, linkage and referral services
Complete electronic client files, administrative tasks in a timely manner
Write reports to court, schools, or other community agencies as necessary
Maintain positive working relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitions
Continue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competency
Attend regular supervision sessions and monthly staff meetings
Participate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child and Family Services staff
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervisions/consultations and staff meetings as requested
Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Shows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity
Possess 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 collaterals
Maintain a minimum of 25 hours of client contact weekly
Competitive Salary of $58,500 per year based on a 35-hour work week
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), paid holidays and bereavement time
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA)
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 (1000 hours each year)
Shift Information:
Flexible weekday schedule, with 2 evenings a week
Hybrid in office and remote schedule options available
Diversity 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.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Masters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)
The 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 Therapy
Experience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferred
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
Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple struggles
Provide advocacy, linkage and referral services
Complete electronic client files, administrative tasks in a timely manner
Write reports to court, schools, or other community agencies as necessary
Maintain positive working relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitions
Continue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competency
Attend regular supervision sessions and monthly staff meetings
Participate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child and Family Services staff
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervisions/consultations and staff meetings as requested
Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Shows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity
Possess 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 collaterals
Maintain a minimum of 25 hours of client contact weekly
Competitive Salary of $58,500 per year based on a 35-hour work week
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), paid holidays and bereavement time
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA)
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 (1000 hours each year)
Shift Information:
Flexible weekday schedule, with 2 evenings a week
Hybrid in office and remote schedule options available
Diversity 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.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Masters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)