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

Fifteen (15) hours weekly to be determined.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Counselor for the Middle County Public Library Family Places Library Program. The Family Place Library provides library patrons with social and emotional support, case management, crisis intervention, short-term counseling and referrals to mental health clinics and other community-based programs. The Counselor will work out of the Selden and Centereach library branches. This position is 15 hours per week, days and times of your choice. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Counselor will conduct intakes and assessments of individuals and families.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Assist in linking eligible clients with public benefits and assist clients with applying.
• The Counselor will provide linkages to more intensive mental health services.
• Provide referrals to higher levels of care.
• The Counselor will provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Document client contacts accurately and timely. 
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy required.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience required. 

At least 1 year of prior experience working with individuals with mental illnesses and their families required. 

Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and referral processing required.

Must be able to perform suicide risk assessments and provide short term counseling.

Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting for long periods of time. 

"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."