Jobs · Education · New York

Counselor of OnTrack

BestSelf Behavioral Health · Buffalo, NY · 4 mo ago
Education$25–$31.85/hrInternship

Job Summary

Are you a committed, enthusiastic, caring, and licensed counselor ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? We're inviting talented professionals like you to submit an application to join our passionate team.

About the Role

Join us on a journey of personal and professional growth, where your passion for making a difference can truly shine and your expertise will play a pivotal role in creating more innovative, evidence-based strategies for well-being.

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 in times of crisis.
  • Embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery and growth.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree and Qualified Health Professional (QHP) certification (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) required.
  • Knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Familiarity with community resources to be able to appropriately link clients.
  • Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Appreciation for cultural diversity and awareness 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).

Qualifications

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases.

Skills

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.
  • Understanding of mental health and substance use interventions.
  • Proficiency with Windows based software applications.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases.
  • Ability to travel between sites.
  • Knowledge of defensive driving practices (applicable for some positions).

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Variety of student loan forgiveness programs.
  • Multiple and diverse health insurance options.
  • Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 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.
Licensed Counselors 35 hours per week: $45,500-$57,961.99 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
Licensed Counselors 37.5 hours per week: $48,750-$62,102.13 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
Licensed Counselors 40 hours per week: $52,000-$66,242.27 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time

Schedule

Full-time positions available with varying schedules including 35, 37.5, and 40 hours per week.

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