Clinical Counselor

CN Guidance and Counseling Services•Plainview, NY

About The Position

The Clinical Counselor utilizes various activities under supervision to serve clients’ treatment needs and help them progress toward their goals. The role manages a caseload of 25–35 clients, providing assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, therapeutic and skill-building groups, outreach, care coordination, and discharge planning. The counselor works as part of a multidisciplinary team, uses clinical interventions and evidence-based materials, maintains accurate documentation and billing, and supports client engagement and informed, partnered decision-making. The position also contributes to a safe, secure, nurturing, and inclusive environment; represents the program at community meetings as needed; completes quality improvement training; and follows established safety protocols. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Arts Therapy.
Two years of experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring substance use in individual and group settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a PROS setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 25–35 clients.
Conduct required assessments for new clients and ongoing assessments for existing clients.
Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and review and update them as required.
Meet individually with clients to address progress and barriers toward treatment goals.
Maintain contact with collaterals to coordinate client care and treatment.
Coordinate discharge plans when clients are ready to leave the program.
Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups using evidence-based materials.
Conduct outreach as needed to promote client engagement in program services.
Follow documentation and billing guidelines for individual and group services, and review documentation and billing for accuracy.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out interventions for optimal client care.
Use clinical skills and interventions in group and individual sessions to help clients address barriers and work toward their goals; strengthen these skills through supervision and continuing education.
Represent the program at community meetings as needed.
Help ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for clients.
Facilitate sharing of relevant data with clients to support partnered decision-making and keep them informed of progress.
Complete quality improvement training during onboarding and participate in refresher training as needed.
Cultivate an inclusive culture that respects employees’ individual strengths, views, and experiences.
Follow safety protocols and procedures and established safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including a $0-deductible Platinum Plus plan with 90% employer-provided benefit
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
403(b) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Legal plan
Dependent care expense account
Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Pet insurance
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
Training programs, including a mentorship program
Potential eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and promotional opportunities
Employee perks and discounts, including Broadway shows
5 personal days
10–20 vacation days
12 sick days
12 company-paid holidays yearly