What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor position at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.?
Position : Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner - Full Time
Position Summary : Join our agency as a Licensed Behavioral Health Provider and play a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for youth in our foster care program! We are actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to providing counseling and education to help youth and their families develop essential skills to achieve their goals. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to work remotely, engaging in community-based interventions as well. Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to establish personalized treatment goals and conduct comprehensive assessments. Your expertise will improve behavioral expectations by employing interventions to support positive change. If you have a genuine passion for making a lasting impact, apply now to empower youth and do your part to make the world a better place!
New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Pay and benefits
- 105 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 13 agency holidays.
- Access to affordable life, dental and medical insurance.
- 401k with up to 3% agency matching.
- 47,000 - $53,050 / yr, for your first year based on education and experience. Additional raises guaranteed.
- Join our 100 year old company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.
- Flexible 35 hour schedule.
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills :
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Job Description
Title : Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners
Department : 29I Health Facility
Title of Immediate Supervisor : Clinical Director - South, Treatment Team Supervisor - North
POSITION SUMMARY : LBHP provides counseling and education and assists youth to develop skills to meet their goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :
SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills Education
All LBHPs must comply with all of the following :
Special - Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Ability to deal effectively with youth and / or families.
3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team.
4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone, written).
6. Must have excellent organizational and communication / interaction skills.
7. Must have a valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver's License policy and Auto Insurance policy.
8. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 2 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy.
9. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.
Salary : $47,000 - $53,050
