COUNSELOR

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SCHEDULE:

Clinic hours include:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 5:00PM

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a Fee for Service Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Riverhead. The Counselor will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a traumatic, culturally and linguistically competent manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    The Counselor will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
•    Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
•    Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
•    The Counselor will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
•    Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
•    Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
•    Provide telehealth when needed.
•    The Counselor will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
•    Attend agency mandated trainings.
•    Attend and participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
•    All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Limited Permit required.
At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.  
Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team is required.
Strong interpersonal, judgement, and problem-solving skills, as well as understanding boundaries are required.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.