Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Summary:

Provide direct services to FLACRA’s clients via individual, family and group counseling to both Adult and Children (focused on ages 5-17) demographics as needed/required.

Duties:

1. Responsible for, but not limited to, providing direct diagnostic evaluative services to clients referred to this Agency by many varied referral sources. To assess the client’s primary and secondary diagnosis and, thus, need for further counseling.

2. Supply identified clients direct therapeutic services through individual, conjoint, family and/or group therapy.

3. With self-direction and competence, carry out the Agency’s responsibilities to its clientele. Handle intake and service load with independent judgment using self-initiated consultation in technical problems of diagnostic evaluation in treatment techniques.

4. Maintain records in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

5. Participate in community presentations and training programs as needed and directed

6. Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency or counseling staff.

7. Provide training as needed to new staff and interns.

8. Ability to provide potential in-community services.

9. Perform other functions as directed.

Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services. We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters level education in the appropriate field with licensure or ability to immediately gain provisional status. Training and expertise in provision of both adult and children mental health treatment. Valid NYS Driver’s License. Licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, LCAT or LCSW preferred.

Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and community service providers.

3. Knowledge of local behavioral health service system.

4. Expertise in children’s mental health treatment

5. Comfort with tele-technologies

6. Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving & time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis.

7. E-Record.