Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available In Erie, New York

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor Transitional Services, Inc. – 3.1 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $27.28 – $28.81 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Master of Social Work Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Psychology Social Work 1 year Full Job Description Since 1972, TSI has been dedicated to recovery and improving lives. You could be a part of that! A nonprofit organization, TSI is seeking empathetic and optimistic professionals to assist those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders to achieve recovery . Individuals are given the opportunity to acquire the skills and confidence necessary for independent living. Our mission is to empower individuals with mental illness to reach their full potential by providing person-centered recovery services in community residences and supported housing programs. TSI, an Equal Opportunity Employer, employs nearly 190 individuals, each of whom contributes greatly to the overall success of our mission. We pride ourselves on our high standards and offering ample professional development and advancement opportunities! Our entire team is committed to helping the individuals in our care. Those who are looking to make a positive impact in others’ lives are strongly encouraged to apply! Provide on-site support and supervision to residents in a group home or apartment building setting. Provides instruction with budgeting, community utilization, socialization, use of leisure time, and activities of daily life. Provide trauma-informed crisis management and intervention resulting in positive outcomes. Ability to engage group of residents with mental illness and build supportive relationships The Counselor I provides services to adults who are diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorder. The Counselor I will assist in facilitating groups, providing training, and acting as a resource for substance use disorder topics. Qualifications Must possess 1 of 2 Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field; and one year paid direct service experience in a mental health or human services setting Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable personal automobile, pass all background and drug clearances. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Our Inclusion Commitment TSI’s mission is to help the individuals in our care live more independent lives. To achieve this, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Whether related to accessibility, gender identification, race, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation, it’s important to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others. It is our aim to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Generous paid vacation time off Paid sick time off

Healthcare:

monthly allowance covers up to 100% of premiums Dental rider available Vision rider available Cancer insurance rider available 403(b) Thrift Plan Tax-deferred annuity plan available Medical care and child care reimbursement account options

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday 35 hours per week Starting annual salary $49,659

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.28 – $28.81 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person