Mental Health Counselor - 150 Mt. Hope

Endeavor Health Services • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Endeavor is hiring full-time counselors for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), which provides comprehensive mental health, substance use, domestic violence, anger management, and sexual abuse prevention services. The 150 Mt. Hope Clinic specializes in forensic treatment for adults involved in the criminal justice system, including people referred by legal supervision or mandated to participate in services. Counselors receive extensive training and certification for working with this underserved population and use evidence-based practices in group and individual therapy. They are members of a multidisciplinary treatment team and manage an integrated caseload involving forensic, mental health, and substance use goals. The position is 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a recognized college or university in mental health counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Be eligible for licensure within 18 months of hire (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMHC-P).
• Demonstrate a knowledge base sufficient to provide direct clinical service and advisement.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-graduate direct-service experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using a range of evidence-based practices and curriculum.
• Assess risk and needs using a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and develop treatment goals.
• Independently manage an integrated caseload of people pursuing forensic, mental health, and substance use goals, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making and judgment.
• Engage in continuing education and training to develop skills for treating high-risk populations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate appropriately with referral sources.
• Foster cultural competence and sensitivity when working with people, their supports, referral sources, and coworkers.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and governmental regulations, including HIPAA.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Discounted pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized supervision opportunities to pursue advanced licensure and specialized training
• Potential to earn up to $4,000 per year through performance-based bonuses
• Eligibility for college loan repayment through the PSLF program and other student loan forgiveness opportunities

What This Job Offers

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