Master Level Counselor (ACT)
About The Position
RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Master Level Counselor – Family Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Program in West Babylon, New York. In this role, you’ll be utilizing your own professional experience to provide tailored care and guidance to participants and families. The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community! Our Assertive Community Treatment teams provide a full suite of treatment to individuals dealing with serious mental illness, so they can get the support they truly need. ACT services aim to prevent relapse, teach valuable life skills, provide assistance, and connect individuals with essential community resources so they can move forward and thrive in work, school, home life, and social relationships. As a part of our ACT team, you’ll be working as a collaborate, mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team, both in office and in the community. In this role, you will provide direct services with a focus on family services Work on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Maintain case records for caseload assigned by the Team Leader. Schedule regular meetings with participants. Conduct group sessions as per staff discipline Collaborate with families and identify needs, strengths, goals, and resources to support families’ health and wellness. Establish, follow up, and maintain new referrals. Complete Needs Assessments. Complete weekly progress updates. Complete visits based on requirements from Team Leader. Prepare and submit reports by deadlines
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
- Rehabilitation counseling (if rehabilitation counselor, C.R.C. preferred).
- A valid and clean NY State driver license.
- Minimum 1 years of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check.
- Approval from NYS Office of Mental Health
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services with a focus on family services
- Work on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Maintain case records for caseload assigned by the Team Leader.
- Schedule regular meetings with participants.
- Conduct group sessions as per staff discipline
- Collaborate with families and identify needs, strengths, goals, and resources to support families’ health and wellness.
- Establish, follow up, and maintain new referrals.
- Complete Needs Assessments.
- Complete weekly progress updates.
- Complete visits based on requirements from Team Leader.
- Prepare and submit reports by deadlines
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
