Family Counselor

Department of DefenseGreat Workplace

2 days ago

Ulster County, New York$58KFull TimeCounselor

Job Description

About the Role

Join YWCA Ulster County as a Family Counselor – $58K, On-Call in Ulster County, New York, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide intensive services delivered at the point of crisis; continuously reassess for safety throughout intervention.

Practice solution

focused and skills

based interventions based on strengths and needs.

Requirements

Master’s in Social Work (MSW) or a BSW with 6+ years home

based experience

Professional licensure is preferred but not required GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $58K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join YWCA Ulster County as a Family Counselor – $58K, On-Call.

Key Skills

Solution-Focused InterventionSkills-Based InterventionCrisis InterventionCase ManagementFamily CounselingChild Development EducationParent TrainingAnger ManagementBehavioral ManagementCommunication SkillsClinical DocumentationCommunity Resource Referral

Social ServicesHealthcarevia Adp

Position Insights

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

This Social Work position at Department of Defense is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ulster County, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Solution-Focused Intervention, Skills-Based Intervention, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Family Counseling, Child Development Education, Parent Training, Anger Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide intensive, home-based crisis services to families at risk of child placement to prevent out-of-home care. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, implementing strengths-based interventions, and collaborating with the Department of Social Services.

Benefits package: Paid vacation and sick time, Health insurance, Retirement contributions after 2 years, 403B available, Mileage reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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