Family Counselor, Part time

Overview

Provides family support services to children with emotional disturbances and their families individually and / or in groups. Collaborates and advocates with systems involved with the client. Works under general direction.

What We Provide

Referral bonus opportunities

Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

Employer-matched retirement saving funds

Personal and financial wellness programs

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care  and commuter transit program

Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals

What You Will Do

• In conjunction with interdisciplinary team members, develops and implements goal-focused treatment plans for clients and their families. Reviews the plan and outcome with clients initially and as plan changes.
• Under direction of supervisor, facilitates regularly scheduled site-based education, skills training, and support activities.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other services on the treatment plans, and client’s needs, as well as follow up, on linkages made between clients and other service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Conducts regularly scheduled home visits to provide skills teaching, support, mentoring, and advocacy; frequency of visits to be determined by treatment plan developed with Program Coordinator / Manager.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case presentations.
• Assists Program Coordinator / Manager in the achievement of program goals.
• Attends in-service education programs and other training, as required by the Agency and funding sources.
• Maintains proper documentation and record of statistics in accordance with the Program's record keeping procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in social work, health and human services or a related field OR two or more years of equivalent and relevant experience in a social service agency OR an equivalent combination of the education and experience Required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting with emphasis on family support services and / or family psycho-education PreferredBilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.

Pay Range

USD $16.50 - USD $18.03 / Hr.

About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24 / 7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.