Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Supportive Counselor

Job overview

The Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Supportive Counselor role is based in Buffalo, NY, with work in the office and community. Compensation is $58,000–$63,000 per year. Jewish Family Service’s CTI team supports people transitioning from settings such as hospitals, shelters, or incarceration into the community.

What you'll do

• Assess clients’ emotional, psychological, and social needs
• provide individualized support, counseling, and crisis response
• monitor progress and adjust support plans
• connect clients with community resources
• advocate for clients navigating service systems
• document interactions
• and coordinate with the multidisciplinary CTI team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

critical time intervention

cti counselor

supportive counseling

buffalo ny

jewish family service

$58,000–$63,000/year

community reintegration

crisis intervention

case coordination

new york licensure

mental health

some evenings or weekends

community-based services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4+ weeks of accrued PTO
• 401(k) with 4% agency contribution
• 13+ observed holidays
• 35-hour full-time work week and early Friday close.

Why this role

The posting requires active New York licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT and 1–2 years of post-master’s experience. Work hours may include days and some evenings or weekends; community travel and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

About the employer

Jewish Family Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.