We are hiring in Albany, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie for an exciting career as a  temporary School/Mental Health Counselor. 

Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)

Salary Range: $25-32.00/hr.

Responsibilities:

Participate as a member of the evaluation team. Conduct school histories with parents/guardians. Complete social service assessments. Participate in the development of treatment plans and identify appropriate short and long-term social service goals for clients. Participate in developing and carrying out behavior management programs as indicated. Provide play therapy/counseling services to students with IEPs. Provide social work assessment, counseling and referral. Update the master treatment plan based on the changes to the master problem list and social work treatment plans. Assist client, family and team with short term planning. Participate and provide recommendations in all relevant interdisciplinary team conferences. Educate team members about specific psychosocial issues that may be impacting on client's treatment plan. Establish rapport with families and caregiver support systems with client consent and facilitate family meetings as needed. Support/educate clients to relevant social, economic and mental health concerns. Facilitate appropriate educational and parent groups and assist classroom staff/administration with family meetings. Carry on a positive working relationship with both inter- and intra-Agency sources. Maintain professional ethics Maintain documentation as defined in Agency's Policy Manual and as required by funding sources, including quarterly progress summaries, IEPs and annual reviews.

Experience and Education:

Licensed in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling. Two (2) years experience providing counseling to families and play therapy with young children. Possess ability to function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer