What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor- Bilingual position at Child & Family Service?
The Bilingual 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 Therapy
- Must be proficient in two or more languages (English and Spanish preferred)
- Experience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferred
- Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged / minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting
- A valid NYS driver's license is required
- Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives
Major Responsibilities / Activities :
Competitive Salary of $63,500 per year based on a 35-hour work week
C FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment
Shift Information :
Diversity Statement :
Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $63,500
