Counselor
About The Position
The Bilingual Counselor provides counseling services to adults and children who have experienced power-based violence, including domestic violence, family violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The counselor works with clients through individual, group, and family sessions, provided in person or via telehealth, and maintains a minimum caseload of 20 clients. The position is based at the agency’s Riverhead office, with travel required to the Hauppauge location and potential travel to the East End office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, including two evening shifts from 11:00 to 7:00. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week, subject to department needs and change. The Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in trauma-informed care.
- Spanish/English bilingual fluency.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Experience with evidence-based modalities implemented with trauma survivors.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain client and agency confidentiality and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Suite.
- New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation; mileage is reimbursed.
- Fingerprint clearance required.
- Willingness to work two evening shifts per work week.
- Ability to travel to agency locations as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with victims impacted by power-based violence.
- Participation in continuing education to build knowledge of the field.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, or family counseling in person or through telehealth.
- Assess clients appropriately.
- Maintain a minimum caseload of 20 clients.
- Co-facilitate one weekly group per year.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support to clients in urgent or high-risk situations.
- Support clients in building coping strategies, self-regulation skills, and resilience throughout their healing journey.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation, including intakes, informed consent, and progress notes, in compliance with agency, ethical, and funder standards.
- Conduct weekly client sessions in person or virtually.
- Coordinate with Child Protective Services and other agencies to provide ongoing and comprehensive support and intervention to client family systems.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision and weekly group supervision.
- Work two evening shifts per week.
- Attend agency functions as requested by management.
- Maintain related statistics and complete case notes accurately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.
- Mileage reimbursement for required travel.
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Job Type
Full-time
