Mental Health Counselor - 150 Mt. Hope

Endeavor Health Services • Rochester, NY

10d • $55,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Join our team of dynamic, supportive, and passionate Counselors at Endeavor. We are looking for full-time (37.5 hours per week) counselors to join our team. Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is an innovative approach to treatment designed to treat the whole person through a comprehensive range of services. Our clinic offers mental health services, substance use services, domestic violence program, anger management program and sexual abuse prevention program. Endeavor’s 150 Mt Hope Clinic specializes in the forensic treatment of adults, meaning individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Many of our people are referred by legal supervision and mandated to engage in services. All Counselors receive extensive training and certification essential for working with this under-served population. Through evidence-based practices and a mix of group and individual therapy, this team of dedicated counselors collaborates to improve lives, change behavior patterns, and make our community better and safer.

Requirements

• Must possess a master’s degree from a recognized college or university in a mental health counseling or social work-related field and be eligible for license within 18 months of hire (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-P, etc.)
• One year of direct service, post-graduate, experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates a knowledge base upon which they can provide direct clinical service and advisement

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy utilizing a range of evidence-based practices and curriculum
• Assess risk and needs utilizing a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and developing treatment goals
• Demonstrate strong clinical decision making and judgment skills while independently managing an integrated caseload of people pursuing forensic, mental health, and substance use goals
• Engage in continuing education and training, fostering the skills necessary to effectively treat high-risk populations
• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicating appropriately with referral sources
• Foster cultural competence and sensitivity when working with people, people’s supports, referral sources and coworkers.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and governmental regulations including, but not limited to HIPAA

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including medical, dental, company paid vision, company paid life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability, voluntary life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability, 401 (K) retirement savings plan with company contribution, 10 paid holiday, generous paid vacation, paid sick time, discounted pet insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employer for college loan repayment through the PSLF program and other student loan forgiveness opportunities.
• All employees receive personalized supervision opportunities to pursue advanced licensure and specialized training.
• Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of fairness and respect. We welcome prospective employees from various cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

What This Job Offers

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