COUNSELOR

Family Service League - Long Island; Mattituck (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established social services agency is seeking a dedicated Fee for Service Counselor for their Mental Health Clinic. This role focuses on providing comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and psychotherapy to diverse clients, including children, families, and adults. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field, and be equipped with strong interpersonal skills and clinical experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values trauma-informed care and cultural competency, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with family and care coordination providers.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Psychotherapy

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Assessment

Treatment Planning

Bilingual in Spanish

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling

LMHC, LMSW, LMFT or related licensed clinical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

No more than 19 hours per week.

Summary

Family Service League is seeking a Fee for Service Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Mattituck. The Counselor will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. The services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Responsibilities

• The Counselor will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
• The Counselor will complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
• Participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
• Attend agency mandated trainings.
• Provide telehealth when needed.
• Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
• Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required.

LMHC, LMSW, LMFT or related licensed, clinical degree required.

Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting with clinic experience preferred.

Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Excellent Interpersonal, Verbal, And Written Communication Skills Required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.

Strong Judgement And Problem-solving Skills Required.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.