Clinical Counselor PINS
About The Position
The Full-Time Clinical Counselor provides counseling and case management services to individuals and families, while facilitating group work and strengthening community-based supports throughout Herkimer County. The counselor assists clients in addressing concerns such as suicidal ideation, substance abuse and addiction, family and parenting challenges, stress management, self-esteem issues, aging-related concerns, and overall mental and emotional health. The counselor organizes and facilitates group sessions within the PINS Diversion program and supports collaborative efforts with local agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
- Master’s level social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist or related clinical degree.
- A commitment to human services as a profession.
- An understanding of and commitment to helping profession ethics.
- Is culturally competent.
- Ability to work independently.
- Current & valid NYS drivers’ license.
- Demonstrated ability in public speaking and program delivery.
- Ability to sit and type at a computer screen for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend and stand for 10-20 minutes at a time.
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds at a time.
- Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual, group, and family counseling services.
- Conducts intake and risk assessments.
- Develops, implements, and monitors individualized treatment plans.
- Provides crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary.
- Refers clients to appropriate internal and external services such as mental health providers, substance use programs, medical services, and social service agencies.
- Collaborates closely with county agencies, schools, probation departments, and other community partners to coordinate care.
- Supports family engagement through education and resource navigation.
- Provides transportation to clients when necessary to ensure access to services.
- Maintains strict adherence to client confidentiality, professional ethics, and HIPAA regulations.
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of client progress and adjustment of services to promote positive outcomes.
- Organizes and facilitates PINS Diversion groups and related support sessions.
- Develops structured curricula focused on life skills, emotional regulation, decision-making, substance abuse prevention, and conflict resolution.
- Leads psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
- Fosters a safe and respectful environment.
- Encourages active participation.
- Monitors attendance.
- Documents group progress.
- Manages group dynamics effectively.
- Coordinates group scheduling.
- Collaborates with community partners throughout Herkimer County.
- Attends and contributes to staff meetings, case conferences, and supervision sessions.
- Participates in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
- Engages in community outreach efforts.
- Maintains regular communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
- Completes comprehensive assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
- Develops and updates treatment plans.
- Writes timely and accurate progress notes.
- Maintains organized and up-to-date client records in compliance with agency, county, and state regulations.
- Ensures documentation meets funding, audit, and reporting requirements.
- Accurately enters data into electronic record systems (Connection).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
