Counselor for Adult Services

2 weeks ago


Buffalo, United States BestSelf Behavioral Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Counselor to join our team at BestSelf Behavioral Health. As a Counselor, you will work directly with individuals facing various mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges, employing evidence-based and trauma-informed care practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group therapy, support services for families, and crisis counseling
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharges, and appropriate client referrals
  • Develop safety plans to ensure clients' well-being in times of crisis
  • Embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery and growth
Requirements
  • Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or CASAC-T/CASAC-P required
  • Professional licensure: LMSW, LMFT, MHC-P, CASAC, CRC, LMHC, LCSW preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions, and resources
  • Familiarity with community resources to link clients appropriately
  • Minimum proficiency with Windows-based software applications
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills
  • Awareness of cultural diversity and cross-cultural counseling issues
What We Offer
  • Welcoming team environment that inspires growth and development
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Generous paid time off and paid time off buyback program
  • Flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development
  • Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus (further details regarding eligibility and payments will be provided in the hiring process)
  • Opportunities for leadership development and coaching
  • Quarterly productivity bonus up to $6,220 per year
  • Community stipend per pay (applicable to defined community and mobile programs)
  • Language stipend per pay (if fluent in another language that supports clients)
  • Shift stipend (applicable to residential programs)
  • Student loan forgiveness programs
  • Multiple and diverse health insurance options
  • Many other unique lifestyle and personal insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • CASAC certification tuition support
  • Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
  • Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)


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