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Cayuga Centers Community Based Support Counselor in Utica, New York
Community Based Support Counselor
+ + Job Tracking ID: 512690-881464
Job Location: Utica, NY
Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
Level of Education: BA/BS
- Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated: June 25, 2024
Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years
Starting Date: ASAP
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Demonstrate your areas of clinical strength by implementing various therapeutic interventions/modalities in your practice
Become a primary support in helping children/youth and families to develop preventative and responsive skills to use during crisis situations
Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed practice to help families recognize and work through issues that have been identified
Enhance the functioning of youth and their families while helping them build stronger relationships
Demonstrate an inclusive practice in the office and the field to support a diverse and accepting culture
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that shares your passion for children and families
Bachelor's Degree with:
Certification in an Evidence-Based Practice consistent with the Community-Based Support Counselor components being delivered OR
Three years applicable experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or other related human services field and certification in an Evidenced Based Practice OR
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services with:
One year of applicable experience OR
Certification in an Evidence-Based Practice
Practitioners may also include:
Registered Professional Nurses with one year of behavioral health experience.
Licensed Occupational Therapists to the extent they are operating under the scope of their license
Licensed Creative Arts Therapists (LCAT) to the extent they are operating under the scope of their license
Experience working with children and families in a community-based or "in-home" setting
Experience with the foster care system, specifically with foster parents and youth preferred
Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills
A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applies to individual and family functioning
Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
Lifting up to 10 pounds
Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family visits
Use of a personal vehicle for driving to and from appointments and activities as assigned
Pay is determined by education, professional license and years of applicable experience:
Bachelor's degree: $58,458 - $60,974/annually
Masters degree: $58,500 - $73,600/annually
LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT: $64,000 - $73,600/annually
LCSW: $72,000 - $82,800/annually
120 hours Vacation
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Supervision available for licensure
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 6%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection
Hybrid remote working
Cayuga Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women, Veterans, and members of the BIPOC community are strongly encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.