| Name of Organization: | Child & Family Services |
| Job Title: | Mental Health Counselor |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo & Cheektowaga Locations |
| Job Description: | The Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to a diverse population, including youth, adults and families within our outpatient Counseling Services program. With a trauma informed lens, the Mental Health Counselor will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services. In a strong team environment, the Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals. Major Responsibilities/Activities: Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diversified population with multiple problems which may include sexual abuse and family violence Provide advocacy, linkage and referral services Complete electronic client files, administrative tasks and statistical reports in a timely manner Write reports to court, school, or other community agencies as necessary Maintain positive working relationship with other professionals, community agencies, and coalitions Continue professional growth and training in best practices, including cultural competency Attend one supervision session and one staff meeting per month Participate in case conferences and share clinical expertise with Child & Family Services staff Participate in the agency Quality Improvement process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings as requested Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions Shows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products and Agency programs such as Anasazi Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external customers |
| Required Qualifications: | NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy Experience in a community-centered mental health setting is preferred Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting A valid NYS driver’s license is required Computer literacy required, experience with Anasazi preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Support overall Agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives |
| How to Apply: | https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHI1024/JobBoard/fc2db33d-38be-deed-f072-cce806dbf68f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2c6f9d30-e0ff-4e2c-8fa8-1f95c22001ea |
| Contact: | hrmail@cfsbny.org |
| Website: | https://cfsbny.org/ |
