Children's Counselor - Fee for Service (CFTSS)

RiseWell Community Services; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Children’s Counselor for its Children & Family Treatment Support Services Program based in Medford, New York. This position involves providing vital support services to children and youth under 21 years old in community settings.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and a valid NYS Driver's License. Responsibilities include delivering care documentation appropriately as per program standards and supporting family decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a BA degree and experience with children.
• Service delivery requires an appropriate professional license.
• A clean, valid NYS Driver’s License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based services to children and youth under 21 years old.
• Document assessments, service plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure services align with the professional scope of practice.

Skills

Experience with children

Professional license

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RiseWell Community Services is looking for a Children’s Counselor to join the Children & Family Treatment Support Services Program.

Program Overview

Our Children and Family Treatment Support Services includes individual, group, or family therapy, family peer support, and rehabilitation services to strengthen children/youth and their families to help them make informed decisions about their care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide services to children and youth under 21 years old in community-based settings, enabling them to remain at home and in the community. Offer participants independent choices among a variety of service options and providers.

• CPST – community psychiatric supports and treatment
• PSR – psychosocial rehabilitation

Responsible for all documentation, including assessments, service plans, progress notes, authorizations, and other required information as per program policy and procedures.

Services will be delivered within your scope of practice; not all services may apply.

Employment Details

Department: Clinical Services
Hours: Fee For Service

Qualifications

• Service delivery must be provided with an appropriate professional license within scope of services when applicable.
• Candidate must hold at least a BA degree and have some experience with children.
• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and all necessary clearances from the Justice Center required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.