COUNSELOR - LMSW

Fsl Li; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision Hours toward Licensure Provided

May be Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Potential for 1 day of remote work per week

Health and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Fsl Li in Riverhead, NY, is seeking a full-time Counselor for its Mental Health Clinic. The ideal candidate will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work and relevant clinical experience.

Candidates will benefit from supervision hours toward licensure, potential for remote work, flexible spending accounts, generous PTO, and various insurance options. Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required.
• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Limited Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
• Offer individual and family therapy to children and adults.
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW

Therapeutic interventions

Computer skills (MS Office, EHRs)

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

COUNSELOR - LMSW

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S100 [70] Professional Riverhead, NY, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3478

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

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 a 20+ locations.

SCHEDULE

Clinic hours include:

Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 9:00PM

Friday, 9:00AM – 8:00PM

Saturday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a Full‑Time Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Riverhead. 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. Services are delivered in a traumatic, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Benefits

• Supervision Hours toward Licensure Provided
• May be Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Potential for 1 day of remote work per week
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

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 V diagnoses.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma‑informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• The Counselor will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the EHR.
• Collaborate with other family and 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.
• The Counselor will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work or related field required.

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Limited Permit required.

At minimum 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.

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

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and EHRs, are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Ability to work both independently and in a team is required.

Strong interpersonal, judgment, and problem‑solving skills, as well as an understanding of boundaries are required.

Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.