Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Licensed or Limited Permit Eligible)

Supervisor : Program Director

Classification : Full Time, Hourly

Department : Penn Yan, Geneva, Farmington, Clifton Springs

Minimum Qualifications : Masters level education in the appropriate field with licensure or ability to

immediately gain provisional status (limited permit eligible). Training and expertise in provision of both adult and children mental health treatment. Valid NYS Driver’s License. Licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, LCAT or LCSW preferred.

Job Summary : Provide direct services to FLACRA’s clients via individual, family and group counseling to both Adult and Children (focused on ages 5-17) demographics as needed / required.

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 and directed

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. Ability to provide potential in-community services.

9. Perform other functions as directed.