Mental Health Counselor
About the role
The Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to a diverse population, including children, adults and families within our outpatient Counseling Services program. With a trauma informed lens, the Counselor will provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services. In a strong team environment, the Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external service providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple struggles
- Advocate, link and refer services
- Complete electronic client files, administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Write reports to court, schools, or other community agencies as necessary
- Maintain positive working relationships with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitions
- Attend regular supervision sessions and monthly staff meetings
- Participate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child and Family Services staff
- Participate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervisions/consultations and staff meetings as requested
- Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
- Show willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity
- Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products and agency programs such as Credible (EHR)
Requirements
- NYS Education Department license, or license eligible, in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master's Degree
- Experience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferred
- Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting
- A valid NYS driver’s license is preferred
- Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Qualifications
- Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competency
- Working knowledge of Microsoft based products and agency programs such as Credible (EHR)
Benefits
Competitive Salary of $62,400 per year based on a 35-hour work week
Ready to make a difference and earn big? As a Mental Health Counselor with C+FS Clinic, you have the opportunity to earn an extra $60 per hour for every billable unit over 50—help more clients and watch your earnings soar!
C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment:
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and bereavement time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Medical insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Wellness Program and Incentives
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions (1000 hours each year)
Schedule
Flexible weekday schedule, with 2 evenings a week Hybrid in office and remote schedule options available
Pay
Competitive Salary of $62,400 per year based on a 35-hour work week
Ready to make a difference and earn big? As a Mental Health Counselor with C+FS Clinic, you have the opportunity to earn an extra $60 per hour for every billable unit over 50—help more clients and watch your earnings soar!