Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Penn Yan, United States - FLACRA

Description

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: Masters level education in the appropriate field with ability with licensure or ability to immediately gain provisional status. Valid NYS Drivers License. Licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW preferred

Job Summary: Provide direct services to FLACRA's clients via individual, family and group counseling.

Duties

1. Responsible for, but not limited to, providing direct diagnostic evaluative services to clients referred to this Agency by many varied referral sources. To assess the client's primary and secondary diagnosis and, thus, need for further counseling.
2. Supply identified clients direct therapeutic services through individual, conjoint, family and/or group therapy.
3. With self-direction and competence, carry out the Agency's responsibilities to its clientele. Handle intake and service load with independent judgment using self-initiated consultation in technical problems of diagnostic evaluation in treatment techniques.
4. Maintain records in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
5. Participate in community presentations and training programs as needed.
6. Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency or counseling staff.
7. Provide training as needed to new staff and interns.
8. Perform other functions as directed.