Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

The Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and mental health services to a diverse population, including children, adults and families within our outpatient Counseling Services program. With a trauma informed lens, the Counselor will provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services. In a strong team environment, the Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with internal and external service providers and supports to help clients reach their treatment goals.

Minimum Requirements :

• NYS Education Department license, or license eligible, in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master's Degree
• 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 preferred
• Computer literacy required, experience Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Support overall agency mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives

Major Responsibilities / Activities :

Competitive Salary of $60,500 per year based on a 35-hour work week

Ready to make a difference and earn big? As a Mental Health Counselor with C+FS Clinic, you have the opportunity to earn an extra $60 per hour for every billable unit over 50—help more clients and watch your earnings soar!

C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment

Shift Information :

Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.