What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Behavioral Health Therapist position at The Family Counseling Center?
The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County, Inc. (TFCC) is looking for a Mobile Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team and provide accessible, high-quality behavioral health services to individuals and families throughout Fulton and Montgomery Counties.
If you are a clinician who values relationship-building, community connection, and meeting clients where they are, this may be the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
As a Mobile Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide behavioral health services in a variety of settings, which may include homes, schools, community organizations, healthcare settings, and other approved locations.
Your work will include:
- Providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy within your scope of practice
- Completing behavioral health assessments and treatment planning
- Providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and appropriate referrals
- Supporting individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns
- Connecting clients with community resources and coordinating care
- Collaborating with families, medical and behavioral health providers, care managers, schools, hospitals, and community partners
- Using trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based approaches
- Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently in the community while also being part of a collaborative clinical team.
Required:
- Master's degree in Social Work with LMSW or LCSW-R, or Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling with MHC, LMHC, or LMHC-D, as applicable to the position
- Valid New York State driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to meet required background check, Medicaid exclusion screening, and credentialing requirements
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
- Ability and willingness to safely operate the Agency's mobile crisis vehicle
Qualifications:
- New York State licensure (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R preferred; MSW & MHC candidates will be considered)
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in mental health and/or addiction treatment
- Strong clinical skills and familiarity with DSM-5 mental health disorders and SUD
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others
- Understanding of socio-economic factors affecting client care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment
- Proficient computer skills and ability to use EHR
Preferred:
- 1–3 years of clinical experience
- Experience providing behavioral health services in community-based settings
- Experience with evidence-based behavioral health practices
What We Offer:
- AI Documentation Support: We utilize advanced AI technology to streamline the note completion process, reducing time to nearly 5 minutes. Our integration of Eleos AI, designed specifically for behavioral health, enhances client engagement, streamlines documentation, and improves treatment outcomes, making your work as a therapist more impactful and efficient.
- Clinical and Educational Support: Paid supervision time, license reimbursement, educational reimbursement for CEUs and other training to maintain your LMSW, LCSW, LMHC
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside on-site medical providers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, holistic care for clients.
- NHSC/HRSA Approved Site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible therapists can potentially have their federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments in a qualifying position.
Why Join Us?
- Employer-paid Health Insurance (HDHP level coverage)
- Fully Paid Individual Dental and Vision Plans
- Agency-paid Life Insurance (equal to your annual salary)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness
- Generous Paid Time Off, including a full holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match program
- Ongoing Training, Education, and Staff Engagement Activities
Join a team that values your well-being as much as the well-being of the individuals we serve. At The Family Counseling Center, your work will truly make a difference, every day
Discover more about our culture and values by visiting https://www.thefamilycounselingcenter.org/why-join-us/
If you’re ready to give back in a powerful way and make a difference in your community, apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How did you find us? (Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed) or were you referred by one of our amazing staff? If so who?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LCSW or LMHC (Preferred)
- NYS Drivers License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fulton County, NY (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000