Job Title: Mental Health Support Counselor

Department: CFTSS (Children & Families Treatment & Support Services

About Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

About the Role

The intention of Children & Families Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) is to help prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention and can be for children/youth who may not yet have a diagnosis. The goal is to correct or ameliorate problems with functioning or capacity for healthy relationships. Services are designed to be unique, flexible and targeted while also being client and family focused. Sheltering Arms seeks a dynamic professional to provide what is known as Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment to individuals, families and groups. Services are intended to be home/community based.

What You’ll Do

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    Provide ongoing counseling & support services to children and families – modalities of treatment can be individual, family or group
  • Components of CPST to be provided by the MH Support Counselor
• o Intensive Interventions counseling
• o Crisis Avoidance counseling
• o Intermediate Term Crisis Management
• o Rehabilitative Psychoeducation
• o Strength Based Service Planning
• o Rehabilitative Supports
• • Develop child/youth centered treatment plans with the input of child/youth/families
  • Respond to and address crisis situations for recipients of these new services
  • Provide services in the location needed or preferred by the recipient (home, school, community)
  • Document all client services in electronic health record (EHR-MyEvolve)
  • Interface and collaborate with all Rising Ground programs and/or outside providers
  • Participate in supervision – 1:1 and group, may be virtually
  • Attend meetings related to CFTSS services
  • Audit preparation as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services/human service or related field + 3 years’ experience
• • Strong engagement skills
  • Knowledge of best practices for working with children and families
  • Experience in child welfare and/or mental health services to children and families
  • Self-motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout NYC and conduct home visits
  • Bilingual Spanish a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

Field/Corporate Office

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Additional Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

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