Counselor for Adult Services (Buffalo locations)

About the role

Newly hired Counselors in certain clinics/programs will be eligible for up to $5,000 in a sign-on/retention bonus!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals facing various mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges, employing evidence-based & trauma informed care practices.
• Provide individual and group therapy, support services for families, and crisis counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharges, and appropriate client referrals.
• Respond promptly and expertly to crises, developing safety plans to ensure clients' well-being.
• Embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery, and growth.

Requirements

• Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or CASAC-T/CASAC-P required.
• Professional licensure: LMSW, LMFT, MHC-P, CASAC, CRC, LMHC, LCSW preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
• Excellent communication skills. Must be familiar with community resources to be able to appropriately link clients.
• Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• Adequate experience with community and mobile programs.

Qualifications

• Appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross cultural counseling issues.
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle in working condition (with valid inspection, registration, and insurance), ability to travel between sites, & Defensive Driving Course (only applicable for some of our community & mobile programs).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Flexible schedule.
• Up to $5,000 sign on bonus* (further details regarding eligibility & payments will be provided in the hiring process).
• Opportunity to increase leadership development by coaching & developing interns.
• Intern supervisors eligible for stipends at the conclusion of each semester.
• Quarterly productivity bonus up to $6,220 per year (with a potential to go even higher).
• Community stipend per pay (applicable to our defined community & mobile programs).
• Language stipend per pay (if fluent in another language that supports our clients).
• Shift stipend (applicable to our residential programs).
• Variety of student loan forgiveness programs.
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options.
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CASAC certification tuition support.
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement.
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Pay

• Unlicensed Counselors 35 hours per week: $43,500-$51,986.53 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time.
• 37.5 hours per week: $46,607.14-$55,699.85 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time.
• 40 hours per week: $49,714.28-$59,413.17 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time.
• Licensed Counselors 35 hours per week: $45,500-$57,961.99 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time.
• 37.5 hours per week: $48,750-$62,102.13 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time.
• 40 hours per week: $52,000-$66,242.27 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time.