MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to engage with children and families in non-traditional settings. The successful candidate will provide mental health diagnoses and services aimed at preventing behavioral health issues through early intervention. Candidates must possess relevant NYS licenses and have three years of experience. This full-time role offers a salary between $60 and $75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with children in foster care and/or children's mental health programs.
• Valid, non-restricted Driver License required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health diagnosis for child/youth.
• Engage with children, youth, and families in non-traditional settings.
• Perform early identification and intervention for behavioral health needs.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Psychoanalysts

Licensed Psychologists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Mental Health Counselors

Education

NYS Licenses

Three years' experience with children in foster care

Job description

Overview

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR at Saint Dominic's Family Services. Equal Opportunity Employer statement included.

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

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Job Summary

The Mental Health Counselor, also known as Other Licensed Practitioner, is a non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioner who must perform services within the practitioner’s scope of practice. The services provided are expected to engage children, youth and families/caregivers who may have difficulty engaging in traditional clinic-based settings. The clinical services aim to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed, including but not limited to children ages 0-5.

Duties & Responsibilities

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Psychologist, or a Psychiatrist will sign off on an LMSW’s paperwork as needed. Responsibilities include providing a mental health diagnosis for child/youth and providing services with the intention to treat, correct, or ameliorate delays or problems in developmental functioning and healthy relationships for children/youth.

Education & Experience

• NYS Licenses: Licensed Psychoanalysts or Licensed Psychologists.
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with children in foster care and/or Children’s Mental Health Programs, children with behavioral health needs.
• Positions in Lower Hudson Valley require a valid, non-restricted Driver License.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds. Must be able to use a computer, type, telephone, and other office equipment.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Total Hours Per Week: 19
• Salary: From $60.00 To $75.00

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