Do you have a desire to work with youth and families? BestSelf is looking for a compassionate and dedicated person to provide community-based counseling and support for youth who have experienced trauma using evidence-based-trauma-focused treatment. Our goal is to promote health, hope, and recovery and enhance the quality of life for youth and families in our community. Schedules are flexible and counselors receive a high level of training and ongoing support. Apply today to learn more about the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide assessment, treatment planning, crisis and
on-going therapeutic treatment interventions for the clients who have
experience trauma.
Develop initial and on-going treatment plans which
describe the goals of treatment and the methods to be used.
Conduct risk assessment and formulate safety
plans
Provide appropriate treatment response to clients and
their families, including implementation of evidence-based treatment
models.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and
psychotherapy to assist clients in achieving the goals of treatment.
Provide crisis assessments by referral of members of
the CAC Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Assist clients with linkages to appropriate community
resources to enhance treatment and recovery.
Communicate with others in client services system to
coordinate care, including, but not be limited to, primary care
physicians, members of the multi-disciplinary team, insurance companies
and service providers involved in the care of clients.
Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change
based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.
Must possess good oral and written communication
skills
Must possess computer skills adequate to maintain the
electronic record.
Must appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of
cross cultural counseling issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesses a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental
Health Counseling, Psychology, or Rehabilitation Counseling plus at
least one-year of professional work experience in a clinical mental
health setting.
Professional certification; LMSW, MHC-P, CASAC, LMFT
AND
A valid NYS drivers' license.
Automobile in good working order.
Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or
obtain within 15 days of hire.
Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class
every 3 years, upon expiration.
If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid
inspection and automobile insurance.
Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when
requested.
