Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health CounselorThe Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to a diverse population, including children, adults and families within our outpatient Counseling Services program. With a trauma informed lens, the Counselor will provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services. In a strong team environment, the Bilingual Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external service providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals.Minimum Requirements:NYS Education Department license, or license eligible, in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family TherapyMust be proficient in two or more languages (English and Spanish preferred) to be eligible for the bilingual openingMaster's DegreeExperience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferredDemonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban settingA valid NYS driver's license is preferredComputer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skillsSupport overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectivesShift Information:Flexible weekday schedule, with 2 evenings a weekHybrid in office and remote schedule options availableMajor Responsibilities/Activities:Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy servicesProvide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple strugglesProvide advocacy, linkage and referral servicesComplete electronic client files, administrative tasks in a timely mannerWrite reports to court, schools, or other community agencies as necessaryMaintain positive working relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitionsContinue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competencyAttend regular supervision sessions and monthly staff meetingsParticipate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child and Family Services staffParticipate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervisions/consultations and staff meetings as requestedModels and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactionsShows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversityPossess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products and agency programs such as Credible (EHR).Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external collateralsMaintain a minimum of 25 hours of client contact weeklyCompetitive Salary of $62,400- $65,400 per year based on experience and qualifications based on a 35-hour work weekReady to make a difference and earn big? As a Mental Health Counselor with C+FS Clinic, you have the opportunity to earn an extra $60 per hour for every billable unit over 50—help more clients and watch your earnings soar!C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment:Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and bereavement timeEmployer Paid Life InsuranceMedical insurance optionsDental insurance optionsVision insurance optionsWellness Program and IncentivesHealth Savings Account (HSA)Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care FSAEmployee Referral BonusQualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions (1000 hours each year)Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.