Mental Health Counselor, Licensed In-Home

Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc.•Buffalo, NY

23h•$62,400 - $62,400

About The Position

The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to youth and families. Mental health assessment and counseling may be provided in the home or in the community for a youth and their family.

Requirements

NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
At least one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuse
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 required
Must have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
Must be comfortable transporting clients in personal vehicle as needed
Computer literacy required, experience with Anasazi preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
This position requires flexibility in scheduling: Must be able to work afternoon, evening and weekend hours as needed to meet the needs of clients

Responsibilities

Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diverse population with many challenges
Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self-care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living.
Guide families during and following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family with the goal of stabilizing the child/youth in the home and natural environment.
Maintain the crisis phone number, on call, for a week at a time (rotated amongst staff)
Collaborate with other treatment providers and collaterals, as appropriate
Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes, treatment plans, et cetera). Maintain positive working relationships with other professionals, community agencies and team members
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic norms
Follows agency’s Worker Safety protocols
Participates in team meetings
Engage and guide the youth and family through active listening skills and therapeutic engagement methods
Maintain positive working relationships with program/agency staff, collaborating agencies, and stakeholders
Continue professional growth and training in best practices, as necessary/appropriate (e.g. cultural competencies)
Attend coaching/supervision meetings as required
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement Process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings as requested
Adheres to NYS and agency requirements including, but not limited to: HIPPA, ethical guidelines, confidentiality, child abuse identification and reporting, incident reporting, worker safety protocols
Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products including agency programs such as Anasazi and Fidelity HER

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
–20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
– Bereavement: Four Paid Days
– Paid Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
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 After Two Years (1000 hours each year)