Position Details

Senior Counselor of ACT Strive (Fredonia)

Benefits include:

  • Sign on bonuses for all
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Clinical license renewal reimbursement
  • Generous paid time

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·  Able to set flexible therapeutic boundaries and parameters.

·  Demonstrates "street smarts."

·  Experienced in working with chemically dependent people.

·  Has a working knowledge of community resources.

·  Able to network and build relationships with the community at large.

·  Able to develop therapeutic alliances with police officers, court systems, probation and parole.

·  Good overall knowledge of the criminal justice system.

·  Good analytical skills.

·  Good group therapy skills.

·  Able to recognize and manage client crises.

·  Demonstrates creativity in service delivery and planning.

·  Demonstrates leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in a human service field plus professional certification (e.g. LCSW, LMHC preferred but not required) plus at least three years of paid work experience in a mental health setting.
  • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred, but not required.