COUNSELOR

Family Service League Inc. • Riverhead, NY

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Service League is seeking a Full-Time Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Riverhead. 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. Services are delivered in a traumatic, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Limited Permit required.
• At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.
• Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team is required.
• Strong interpersonal, judgement, and problem-solving skills, as well as understanding boundaries are required.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Counselor will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM V diagnoses.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• The Counselor will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
• 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.
• The Counselor will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level