Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS)
State of New York - Brooktondale, NY
posted about 14 hours ago
About the position
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor reports to the Assistant Director for Treatment and provides direct clinical services to youth and their families or caregivers and plays a critical role as a primary member of the youth's support team. As such, the clinician works to assist the team in understanding youth holistically; conceptualizing those behaviors directly related to the youth's placement in the context of familial, community, cultural and developmental experiences. The clinician continually assesses and draws upon the strengths and assets of youth and their caregivers to facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual growth/wellness. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services to youth and their families or caregivers.
- Assist the support team in understanding youth holistically.
- Conceptualize behaviors related to youth's placement in context of familial, community, cultural, and developmental experiences.
- Assess and draw upon the strengths and assets of youth and caregivers.
- Facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual growth/wellness.
Requirements
- Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.
- Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.
- One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
