Family Counselor

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.

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at20 daysof paid time offand 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits

• 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.

The FRIENDS Program provides crisis intervention, case management, and family support services to children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

Why Join This Program: Support children and families during critical moments and help build stronger foundations for long-term success.

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 Preferred Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.

USD $17.00 - USD $18.03 /Hr.

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.