RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Master Level Counselor – Family Specialist to join our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program in Queens, New York.

In this role, you’ll be utilizing your own professional experience to provide tailored care and guidance to participants and families. The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Rehabilitation counseling (if rehabilitation counselor, C.R.C. preferred). A valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum 1 years of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check. Approval from NYS Office of Mental Health

CORE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Provide direct services with a focus on family services Work on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Maintain case records for caseload assigned by the Team Leader. Schedule regular meetings with participants. Conduct group sessions as per staff discipline Collaborate with families and identify needs, strengths, goals, and resources to support families’ health and wellness. Establish, follow up, and maintain new referrals. Complete Needs Assessments. Complete weekly progress updates. Complete visits based on requirements from Team Leader. Prepare and submit reports by deadlines

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/