What are the responsibilities and job description for the COUNSELOR position at Family Service League?
COUNSELOR
S100 [70]
Professional
Huntington, NY, US
30+ days ago
Requisition ID: 3451
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Salary Range:
$57,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 9 - 5 pm
Wednesday 12- 9 pm
Thursday 12- 9 pm
Friday 9 - 5 pm
Saturday 9 - 2pm
SUMMARY:
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Huntington. 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 trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
Health and Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
Life and AD&D Insurance
Generous PTO (paid time off)
Up to 11 paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Student Tuition Remission Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts and more!
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.
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.
Participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
Attend agency mandated trainings.
Provide telehealth when needed.
Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in relevant human service field required.
LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree/ permit with diagnostic privilege required.
At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, make clear decisions, and work individually and as part of a team.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Must be available to work evenings and Saturdays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
Salary : $57,000 - $65,000