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Ontario County (Department Of Human Resources)

ONTARIO COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (HELP PROGRAM)

Pay: $37.12/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Canandaigua, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,117 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

THE HELP PROGRAM HIRING EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT CONTACT ONTARIO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION

(585) 396-4465 EMPLOYEES

HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM

Must meet the minimum qualifications of the position for which they are applying and any other conditions of employment. Will be eligible for permanent appointment after completing a one-year probationary period and will be granted non-competitive status after successful completion of the probationary period.

WE OFFER

Excellent benefits and tuition assistance programs. Paid holidays. New employees start with five additional vacation days. Regular raises. . This temporary program allows for a waiver of Civil Service Examinations for certain titles, in an effort to get qualified candidates quickly into vacant positions.

WE'REHIRING

COMMUNITYMENTALHEALTH

PROFESSIONAL ONTARIOCOUNTYMENTALHEALTHSERVICES

Starting Salary:

$37.12/hr. ($72,384.00/yr.)

QUALIFICATIONS

County Values:

All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County's shared values and behaviors to achieve the County's Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of current license and registration by the New York State Department of Education in one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), OR Licensed Creative Art Therapy (LCAT).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. www.ontariocountyny.gov