Mental Health Counselor- Bilingual

Child & Family Services • Buffalo, NY

57d • $63,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual 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 Bilingual Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external service providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals.

Requirements

• NYS Education Department license, or license eligible, in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Must be proficient in two or more languages (English and Spanish preferred)
• A valid NYS driver's license is required
• Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple struggles
• Provide advocacy, linkage and referral 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 relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitions
• Continue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competency
• 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
• Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Shows 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).
• Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external collaterals
• Maintain a minimum of 25 hours of client contact weekly

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

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