School Based Counselor The OpportunityFCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of School Counselor for our Families Support Division. The Associate School Counselor will provide trauma-informed, systems-based and strength-based psychotherapy services in Spanish to ENL/ESL students and their families as part of the Family First school-based counseling program. The Counselor maintains communication with school's Guidance team and ENLESL staff to benefit student's progress.Responsibilities:
Provide school-based individual and family psychotherapy services to students in-school
Conduct group sessions with students in-school
Conduct initial client assessments; develop and implement treatment plans
Collaborate and communicate with other referral sources as well as other service providers
Maintain client case records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and FCA policies
Attend weekly supervision
Maintain Daily log of school hours
Collaborate with school staff to benefit student's treatment and ability to access resources
Engage in professional development training
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of all Agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and basic wage and hour law regulations.
Meet regularly with the Clinical Director to communicate, on a timely basis, any crisis with client, issues and/or concerns affecting the team and its ability to comply with or attain the operational mission.
Assume other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as needed to ensure effective program and agency operations.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in MFT, MHC, or MSW required.
Spanish speaking, writing and clinical abilities required.
Minimum of two years' experience providing counseling services to adolescents and families, overcoming relationship issues, substance abuse, family conflict, domestic violence, school issues and related presenting concerns
Three years' experience working with at-risk families and youth.
Valid NYS driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the ability readily adapt to program specific software.
Compensation InformationThe competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.Additional Information
$53,000 per year. This position is non-exempt
Schedule: (M-F), evening and weekend hours as needed
This role is full-time (35 hours/week), Non-exempt.
Benefits Information
Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
403(b); with generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. <
