Counselor for Children/Family 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. Further details regarding eligibility & payments will be provided in the hiring process.

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.
• Develop 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.
• Must have experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• Adequate experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross cultural counseling issues.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
• Proficiency with Windows based software applications.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• 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).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 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

Salary Range Determined based on education, level of licensure/certification, and experience.
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

Schedule

• Part time includes any hours between 18-34 hours per week.
• Full time includes 35, 37.5, or 40 hours per week.
• Schedule may vary based on program but are typically Monday-Friday.
• Some programs may require evening and weekend availability (if that interests you, please let us know when we contact you).
• Hybrid between in office and remote work may be an option for many of our programs.