What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor- Licensed In-Home, Youth ACT Program position at Child & Family Services of Erie County?
Job Description
Job Description
Program Summary :
The Youth ACT team (Assertive Community Treatment) provides mental health services to youth and families who are at risk of entering or returning to a higher level of care such as inpatient hospitalization or residential setting with the goal of maintaining safety and stabilization. The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor is an invaluable resource and plays a crucial role on the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Youth ACT team works closely together to address mental health concerns of youth and the impact these concerns have on the family. The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor will provide assessment, counseling, and mental health services to youth and families in a variety of settings such as in the home, and other community-based settings.
Position Summary :
The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor will provide assessment, counseling and mental health services to youth and families. Mental health assessment and counseling may be provided in the home or in the community. The Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor is an invaluable resource that works on, and closely with, the treatment team to address mental health concerns of youth and the impact these concerns have on the family as a whole.
The Qualified Candidate will have :
- A NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
- 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 with reliable transportation is required
- Computer literacy required, experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
As the Licensed In-Home Mental Health Counselor you will :
Competitive Salary Range - $60,000 - $65,000 per year- depending on experience, 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.
20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
Bereavement : Four Paid Days
Paid Jury Duty
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.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
