What are the responsibilities and job description for the School/Mental Health Counselor-Camp Colonie (Temporary) position at The Fedcap Group?
We are hiring in Albany, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie for an exciting career as a temporary School/Mental Health Counselor.
Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)
Salary Range: $25-32.00/hr.
Responsibilities:
- Participate as a member of the evaluation team.
- Conduct school histories with parents/guardians.
- Complete social service assessments.
- Participate in the development of treatment plans and identify appropriate short and long-term social service goals for clients.
- Participate in developing and carrying out behavior management programs as indicated.
- Provide play therapy/counseling services to students with IEPs.
- Provide social work assessment, counseling and referral.
- Update the master treatment plan based on the changes to the master problem list and social work treatment plans.
- Assist client, family and team with short term planning.
- Participate and provide recommendations in all relevant interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Educate team members about specific psychosocial issues that may be impacting on client's treatment plan.
- Establish rapport with families and caregiver support systems with client consent and facilitate family meetings as needed.
- Support/educate clients to relevant social, economic and mental health concerns.
- Facilitate appropriate educational and parent groups and assist classroom staff/administration with family meetings.
- Carry on a positive working relationship with both inter- and intra-Agency sources.
- Maintain professional ethics
- Maintain documentation as defined in Agency's Policy Manual and as required by funding sources, including quarterly progress summaries, IEPs and annual reviews.
Experience and Education:
- Licensed in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling.
- Two (2) years experience providing counseling to families and play therapy with young children.
- Possess ability to function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $25 - $32
