Counselor

Role Overview

• Provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• The Social Worker will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
• The Social Worker will participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
• Attend agency mandated trainings.
• Provide telehealth when needed.
• Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
• Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work or related field required.
• LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or Limited Permit required.
• At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.
• Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.