Summary: Responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, older adults, caregivers and/or families experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges, or family conflict. The Mental Health Counselor should be familiar with services and resources available within the community and work closely with clients to provide information and support when required. In addition to providing ongoing counseling to adults, the Mental Health Counselor will design and facilitate support groups and psychoeducational offerings in collaboration with the Clinical Director. JFS Rochester is committed to providing services to the community regardless of their faith, race, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, or financial situation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing clinical counseling to a diverse range of clients, including older adults.
• Support and counsel caregivers of clients as needed.
• Keep accurate client records according to JFS policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with Clinical Director, develop and facilitate support groups and psychoeducational offerings as needed.
• Assist in community outreach efforts and support marketing of JFS’ counseling services (e.g.,

developing relationships with referral sources).

• Attend supervision, team meetings, staff meetings, and staff development activities.
• Function as part of the JFS team to meet the needs of clients and the agency, including facilitating referrals to JFS programs.
• Availability to work some night/weekend hours as per the needs of clients.
• Willingness to provide therapy in the most appropriate setting to meet the clients’ needs (e.g., Office, home, or via telehealth).
• May include on-site and/or collaborative work with strategic partners such as care managers, support staff in assisted living or nursing home facilities and medical personnel.
• May include professional development to strategic partners regarding best practices and strategies for behavioral health needs of older adults and their caregivers.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• New York State licensure as LCSW, LCSW-R or LMHC, or LCAT. Provisional or interim licensure requirements must be completed in a reasonable time frame as agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling, creative arts therapy, or related field considered.
• Experience or training (or willingness to be trained) in cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and reflective practice.
• NYS Driver’s License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with JFS corporate compliance & HIPAA program.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with behavioral health needs, we encourage you to apply. Join our team today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.86 - $28.73 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Private practice
• Telehealth

Work Location: In person