What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child and Family Support Team (LMHC/LMSW) position at St. Lawrence County Community Services?
About us
St. Lawrence County Community Services is a St. Lawrence County run agency that provides NYS benefits and NYS retirement.
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mental health care and possess the skills necessary to provide support and assistance to individuals in need.
The Child/Family Support Team was established in July of 2017. The Child and Family Support Team is a team consisting of a Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor and a Family Peer Support Advocate. The overall goals of this team are to support children and families in providing the following: Working with children and families in their home environment to provide guidance and support services to other service providers/school districts working with the family. The Child and Family Support Team works collaboratively with the family and other service providers/school districts to prevent E.R. admissions, hospitalization, and/or out of home placement. The Child and Family Support Team orchestrate collaborative meetings with all providers involved in the child and family’s lives regularly. The Child and Family Support Team provide child/family therapy until referral sources have been identified.
**Duties:**
- Assist in the implementation of therapeutic activities and programs
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of mental health professionals
-Make referrals to a variety of health, social and educational agencies and facilities to arrange for supportive services for patients;
- Conduct individual and family counseling sessions
- Services will be implemented via face-to-face, tele-health, and in home visits. Counselor will perform crisis interventions as needed.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans
**Qualifications:**
- NYS licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
***To apply please do so on the count website directly and apply under your licensure of LMHC/ LMSW for consideration for the Children and Family Support Team Position: https://stlaw-portal.mycivilservice.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,604.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Canton, NY 13617: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,604