Therapeutic Counselor

Position Description: WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Therapeutic Counselor is part of a team focused on building a program that recognizes the inherent resilience of survivors and provides therapy services rooted in an anti-oppressive framework. They are primarily responsible for providing responsive, proactive, survivor-led therapeutic services for victims and survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, teen dating violence, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization.WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Our start as a grassroots, small group of committed individuals began in 1986. We have expanded and grown to an increasingly bold and empowered agency that advocates for change while supporting survivors in Orange and Sullivan Counties in NY.
THE FEARLESS! MISSION
To build an informed, just, and accountable society so all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We do this through education, prevention, advocacy, and providing comprehensive services, including shelter, to victims and survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The Fearless! Therapeutic Counselor is:
\tPassionate about serving survivors of interpersonal trauma and domestic violence.
\tCommitted to empowering humans and striving for equity in all aspects of work with a strong understanding of trauma-informed principles and practices.
\tRegulates personal emotions while enduring high amounts of vicarious stress and trauma.
\tAdvocates for social justice, including furthering the rights, protections, access to safety, and empowerment of historically oppressed and underrepresented communities.
\tCollaborative and works effectively with colleagues, clients, and community partners.
\tConfident and able to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and contribute value-added service to clients, community partners, and colleagues.
\tCommitted to being an effective communicator who connects and builds relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING ALONG
\tMaster's Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work;
\tAn active, unrestricted license (Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, or LMHC) in the State of New York (must be fully licensed or have a Limited Permit as a Mental Health Counselor )
\tMust be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs and other technology, i.e., Skype & Zoom.
\tValid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region.
\tPhysical demands include but are not limited to long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating stairs.
POSITION TITLE: Therapeutic Counselor
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical and Prevention Services
PRIMARY WORKSITE: Family Justice Center, Newburgh, Orange County
CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
BASE SALARY RANGE: $58,500.00 - $61,500.00
WORK HOURS: 40 hours - Monday through Friday primary business hours 9 am -5:00 pm, with flexibility around evenings, weekends, and holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy & Therapeutic Service Program Responsibilities
\tProvide culturally informed, trauma-focused clinical services, including individual and group therapy to victims/survivors in both Orange and Sullivan County, as assigned.
\tProactively follow up on assigned referrals, schedule clients for appointments, and encourage ongoing attendance.
\tContinually assess client circumstances and implement varied treatment modalities and approaches in response to client needs and experiences.
\tDevelop collaborative treatment plans with the survivor to determine treatment goals and engage in ongoing goal planning and evaluation.
\tCollaboratively work with qualified individuals to find and secure permanent housing options.
\tConnect clients to outside resources or agencies that can better address their needs when required.
\tProvide and maintain ongoing in-person services in the areas of, but not limited to, independent living, community integration, employment linkage, benefits establishment, linkage to appropriate community resources, primary health, and mental health care.
\tAs needed and available, provide culturally informed, trauma-responsive crisis intervention and nonjudgmental, supportive, comprehensive services to clients, \tincluding, but not limited to, assessments, intakes; individual and group supportive counseling, advocacy and accompaniment, follow-up contact, as safe and appropriate, and outreach, information, and referrals.
\tProvide clients with information regarding the NYS Office of Victims Services, assist with filing applications for OVS compensation, and serve as a liaison between clients and OVS.
\tProvide on-call crisis counseling support during evenings, overnights, and weekends, as scheduled.
Administrative & Agency Responsibilities
\tActively participate in supervision with the Director of Clinical & Prevention Services.
\tWork closely and collaboratively with the Program Director, other supervisory staff, as appropriate, and team members to understand and accomplish position responsibilities.
\tParticipate in program-specific and agency-wide meetings, training, awareness month activities, and agency events.
\tWork closely and collaboratively with agency staff within the Family Justice Center, residential settings, and collocated office spaces.
\tWork closely and collaboratively with community partner organizations while supporting clients' needs.
\tMaintain the confidentiality of clients, staff, volunteers, and agency information.
\tMaintain the highest levels of accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring that all client records and documentation of work activities are complete and up-to-date and submitted to the supervisor as directed.
\tEnsure timely response and follow-up to email communication and voicemail messages.
\tStaff members are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties, including other duties as assigned by immediate and other supervisors.Worksite Safety & Hygiene\tProactively monitor the overall condition of the agency and ensure the maintenance of a clean, welcoming environment for individuals accessing services.
\tAttend to overall facility maintenance and repairs.
\tAdhere to and uphold agency policies and protocols related to clients' physical safety and the safety of electronic client service records.

Additional Must-Have Requirements
\tAbility to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and the community.
\tDemonstrates good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
\tThe desire to make effective and long-lasting change through education, prevention, advocacy, and providing comprehensive mental health services whenever possible.
\tExperience with data management and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
\tExcellent organizational and time management skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
\tDirect experience providing direct crisis counseling and advocacy services to victims/survivors of intersecting forms of violence and abuse is strongly preferred.
\tBilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Conditions of Employment:
Fearless! Hudson Valley is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, culturally inclusive work environment and prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services. All are encouraged to apply.
All jobs are contingent upon successfully completing certain background checks, including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, DMV checks (for driving positions), State Central Registry, State Exclusion List, and fingerprinting, unless prohibited by applicable law.
This description reflects the principal functions of the job for job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all job work requirements, nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.
In addition, you will be expected to abide by the organization's rules and policies as outlined in our Employee Handbook. In particular, you will have access to Fearless! Hudson Valley's confidential information, including employee and client information. By signing this offer letter, you agree to abide by Fearless!'s confidentiality policies outlined under the "Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality" section of the Employee Handbook. In addition, if a dispute may arise concerning your employment at Fearless!, by signing this offer letter, you and Fearless! agree to the arbitration agreement as outlined in the attached Arbitration Agreement.

$58,500.00 - $61,500.00 Annually