Children's Counselor - Fee for Service (CFTSS)

Job Description

Job Description

RiseWell Community Services is looking for Children’s Counselor to join the Children & Family Treatment Support Services Program.

Our Children and Family Treatment Support Services, which includes individual, group, or family therapy, family peer support, and rehabilitation services, strengthen children/youth and their families to help them make informed decisions about their care through evidence-based practices. Primary goals include rebuilding relationships, enhancing communication, learning coping skills, incorporating therapy into everyday practice, assessments for mental health and/or substance use needs, and more.

In this role, you will provide Services to Children and youth under 21 years old. Offer community based support and services to children in non-institutionalized settings that enable them to remain at home and in the community. Offer participants independent choices among an array of service options and providers. These services include: 1. CPST, community psychiatric supports and treatment 2. PSR, psychosocial rehabilitation. Responsible for all documentation including assessments, service plans, progress notes, authorizations and other needed information as per program policy and procedures.

*Services will be provided w/in your scope of practice so all services may not apply.

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
HOURS: Fee For Service

QUALIFICATIONS:
Service delivery is expected be provided with appropriate professional license within scope of services when applicable. Candidate must hold at least a BA degree and have some experience with children. Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and all necessary clearances from the Justice Center.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Federation continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website