COUNSELOR

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SCHEDULE

Position is within a school-setting 

Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM 

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Licensed Counselor to provide individual and group therapy for children and adolescents with a full range of DSM diagnoses in an educational setting. These clients will be connected to our outpatient mental health clinic known as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This is an integrated licensed clinic, providing both substance use, mental health, and primary care services. 

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Counselor will conduct intake assessments, formulate behavioral health diagnoses, and establish treatment recommendations in collaboration with the client and their guardian(s).
• Provide trauma-informed, individual and group therapy to children and adolescents with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders, in an educational setting.  
• The Counselor will monitor progress towards goals with the outcome centralized on discharge planning after utilizing short-term, evidenced based interventions. 
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record, including progress notes, intake assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, and treatment plans.
• The Counselor will provide crisis interventions as needed in a school setting.
• Collaborate on referrals, resources, and interventions within a multidisciplinary team of school social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers, and administration.
• Provide collateral contacts to all relevant referral sources, including family members, school personnel, emergency services, and community organizations.
• Provide additional support/services to the clinic properly, as needed.
• Attend routine supervision/team meetings.
• All other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in relevant human service field and an LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree/permit required. 

At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required. Experience providing school-based mental health counseling is strongly preferred. 

Excellent interpersonal, organization, and verbal and written communication skills required. 

Candidate must possess the ability to be self-sufficient, multitask, problem solve, adhere to deadlines, make clear decisions, and work individually and as part of a team. 

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required. 

Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."