COUNSELOR at Family Service League Inc.

Riverhead, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Evaluation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competence, Clinical Documentation, Collaboration, Telehealth, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Problem-Solving

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens. SCHEDULE Clinic hours include: Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 9:00PM Friday 9:00AM – 8:00PM Saturday 9:00AM – 5:00PM SUMMARY Family Service League is seeking a Full-Time Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Riverhead. The Counselor will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a traumatic, culturally and linguistically competent manner. We offer a generous benefits package including the following: * Health and Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution * Life and AD&D Insurance * Generous PTO (paid time off) * Up to 11 paid Holidays * Paid Sick Leave * Student Tuition Remission Program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Employee Discounts and more! RESPONSIBILITIES * The Counselor will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs. * Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM V diagnoses. * Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. * The Counselor will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as needed. * Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record. * Collaborate with other family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers. * Participate in routing supervision and team meetings. * Attend agency mandated trainings. * Provide telehealth when needed. * Attend routine supervision and team meetings. * The Counselor will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed. * All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in social work or related field required. LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Limited Permit required. At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred. Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team is required. Strong interpersonal, judgement, and problem-solving skills, as well as understanding boundaries are required. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

The Counselor will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to individuals with behavioral health needs. They will also collaborate with families and other providers while completing clinical documentation.