COUNSELOR - FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE : Job Details

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

35 hours per week.

Some evening and Saturday hours may be required.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Master's-level Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic based out of Bay Shore. 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. The Counselor must have at least 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Weekly clinical supervision provided
• Free CEU training available
• 3 days offered toward professional development
• 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/assessments, 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.
• The Counselor will 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.
• The Counselor will collaborate with other 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 Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required.

LMHC, LMSW, LMFT or related licensed, clinical degree required.

At least 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience required.

Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records, required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified.

Compensation details: 57000-63000 Yearly Salary

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