What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master's or Bachelor's Level Counselor position at Family Service League?
SUMMARY: Family Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor to provide Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) services to youth and families in their homes through our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Program. These services are intended to assist the child/youth and family/caregiver in achieving stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships and school and community integration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct assessments in the family home.
- Prepare Treatment Plans.
Follow the established treatment plan goals.
- Provide Intensive Interventions, Crisis Avoidance, Intermediate Term Crisis Management, Rehabilitative Psychoeducation, Strengths Based Planning and Rehabilitative Supports for children/youth and caregivers.
- Complete all documentation in accordance with OMH and CFTSS standards in an electronic medical record.
- Submit weekly documentation regarding visits conducted and adhere to established direct service minimums.
- Collaborate with other CFTSS and care coordination providers.
- Attend routine supervision/team meetings.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
***This position is currently performed partially remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ability to provide services remotely/by telehealth and in person is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field with three years’ experience in a behavioral health setting working with children/youth or Master’s Degree with one year of experience required. (Clinical supervision toward licensing hours is available!)The ideal candidate will have in depth knowledge of children's mental health, family systems and a creative approach to intervening. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills required. Candidate must possess the ability to work as part of a team. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records required. Bilingual Spanish Speaking preferred, but not required. Candidate must have a valid and clean Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance, though use of an agency vehicle is available in this position. Must have the availability to work evenings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to provide services to clients in their homes/community?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- children's mental health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations