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Family Specialist

CN Guidance and Counseling Services·Plainview, New York

$31 - $41/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Deliver integrated clinical services, including assessment, case management, and crisis intervention, for individuals with severe mental illness. Coordinate dual-recovery treatment and family support while maintaining compliant case records and collaborating with other agencies.

Job definition

  • Work with the CN Guidance FACT Team to deliver services to those individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches.
  • Educational
  • REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or related field preferred.
  • Additional
  • REQUIREMENTS: Current New York State Driver's License
  • Clean
  • DMV
  • Record
  • Proof of
  • Motor
  • Vehicle
  • Insurance
  • Experience
  • REQUIRED: Two years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Masters level) recommended. Three years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Bachelor's level) recommended. Competency in substance abuse, family support, or vocational rehabilitation must be demonstrated by at least one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine team duties, and have lead responsibility for integrating dual-recovery treatment, family support or vocational/employment training with the tasks of other team members. Responsible for providing Assessment and Service Planning, Quality Assurance and Improvement Processes, Utilization Review, incident reporting and coordination between FACT and other systems. Engage in performing assessments, case management, handling crisis intervention, and discharge planning. Maintains case records and completing documentation on time and in a matter in compliance with federal, state and agency regulations. Provides direct, Telehealth face-to-face and/or collateral services to recipients either in the FACT Office or in the community in places and situations where problems arise. Will work a 35-hour work week, including responsibility for periodic pager coverage to be arranged in advance with the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader as needed. Assists recipients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment. Strengthens the ability of the recipient to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment has ended through proper discharge planning and termination process. Exchanges information with other agencies that benefits the recipient, or ensures compliance with regulations and coordination of services. Utilizes and understand the value of supervision, which increases practice skills, promotes better services for the recipient and preserves accountability to the Agency. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: Medical Dental Vision $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit Flexible Spending Account 403(b) retirement plan Long Term and Short Term Disability Legal Plan Dependent Care Expense Account Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Insurance HRA Training programs including a Mentorship program Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness Career growth and Promotional opportunities Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more ___________________________________________________________________ If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. ___________________________________________________________________ CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row. Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives. Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference. It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred, along with 2-3 years of experience working with the chronically mentally ill. Candidates must possess a valid NYS Driver's License and demonstrate competency in substance abuse or vocational rehabilitation.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Incident Reporting
  • Family Support
  • Discharge Planning
  • Telehealth
  • Service Planning
  • Utilization Review
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Inter-agency Coordination
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Integrated Treatment
  • Dual-Recovery Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$31 - $41/hr
Location
Plainview, New York
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
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CN Guidance and Counseling Services

The mission of CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is to inspire and catalyze recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing and...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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