Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS)

New York State; Town of New Windsor (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential clinical services to youth and their families, ensuring a holistic understanding of their experiences. The counselor will collaborate closely with a support team, drawing upon the strengths of youth and caregivers to promote growth and wellness. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals, while being part of a supportive and professional environment. If you are passionate about mental health and community service, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY.
• Experience in providing direct clinical services to youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to youth and their families.
• Assist the support team in understanding youth holistically.

Skills

Licensed Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Services

Behavioral Assessment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

Licensed Mental Health Counselor License

Job description

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Agency: Children & Family Services, Office of

Title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 19

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $68,523 to $87,032 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 9 AM

To: 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County: Orange

Street Address: Mid-Hudson CMSO

103 Executive Drive, Suite 200

City: New Windsor

State: NY

Duties Description

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor reports to the Assistant Director for Treatment and provides direct clinical services to youth and their families or caregivers and plays a critical role as a primary member of the youth’s support team. As such, the clinician works to assist the team in understanding youth holistically; conceptualizing those behaviors directly related to the youth’s placement in the context of familial, community, cultural and developmental experiences. The clinician continually assesses and draws upon the strengths and assets of youth and their caregivers to facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual growth/wellness.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting is available for this position, however, it is at the sole discretion of the assigned supervisor and the Office of Community Partnerships when a candidate may be considered. Telecommuting applications will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis in accordance with the OCFS Telecommuting Pilot Program Policy.

NY HELPS: For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Please specify in your cover letter or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Background Investigation Requirements

1. All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
2. All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
3. For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Contact Information

Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: Bureau of Personnel - ERS

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City: Rensselaer

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [e-mail]. You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.