Transitional Living Counselor

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Location: Middletown, NY

Hours: Mon-Fri Days but flexibility needed

Rate: $18.50

TRANSITIONAL LIVING COUNSELOR (TLS)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Transitional Living Counselors to join our team of professionals within the Mental Health Housing and Recovery Program. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, able to multi-task and have excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.

The TLC will demonstrate the ability to teach habilitation and recovery skills. They will understand existing service systems within the community and will be skilled in identifying appropriate resources to support recovery. In this position an individual will engage with and develop a positive working relationship with individuals in the program, while working with the broader service team to coordinate services and positive outcomes for the individual.

In This Role Staff Will

 Perform assessments

 Develop service plans

 Provide restorative services

 Be responsible for timely documentation in accordance with NYSOMH and Medicaid regulations

Each counselor will be assigned 8-9 cases and will be on-call for a week on a periodic rotational basis for the program.

Qualifications

The candidate must:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

1-2 years experience

• Life Recovery Experience is preferred
  
  

Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.

ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans