Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

Spectrum Health & Human Services•Buffalo, NY

11d•$52,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Provides outpatient Behavioral Treatment Services to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or co-occurring disorders. Responsible for assessment of clients, development and implementation of an Individualized Action Plan. Provides Individual, Group, Family and Crisis Treatment Services as appropriate. Also is responsible for referral to other appropriate services and coordination with other service providers. Performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

Must possess one of the following:
Credentialing as a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor and five (5) years experience
Licensure as a Social Worker and two (2) years experience
Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor and two (2) years experience
Limited Permit or Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor and two (2) years experience
Master’s Degree preferred commensurate with required licensing
Educational qualifications must match regulatory requirements
Experience must match regulatory requirements
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in Human Services working with a population of individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Responsibilities

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day to day activities
Meets productivity standard of 100% annually
Meets documentation timeliness standards
Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of support
Follows Agency policies and procedures
Completes yearly update trainings
Handles intake calls and performs initial assessments commensurate with regulatory requirements
Develops and reviews client individual action plan, objectives and methods consistent with assessment of problem
Conducts individual, group and family sessions
Coordinates services with other staff and other agencies
Implements established treatment plan and provides assigned professional interventions
Contacts collaterals and family members to encourage their participation in client’s treatment as well as their own treatment, if needed
Serves as resource person/consultant to other service providers in identifying clients for referral and works cooperatively with other providers to assure linkage of clients with appropriate services
Prepares reports, maintains clinical files, participates in training and provides statistical materials
Assures that advocacy, linking, expediting and related activities are carried out as needed
Performs other duties as assigned