Clinical Counselor

CN Guidance and Counseling Services • Plainview, NY

2d

About The Position

Utilizes various activities under supervision to serve the treatment needs of clients and help them make progress toward their goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, or Master's in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Arts Therapy.
• 2 years of experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring substance use, in an individual and group setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a PROS setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of 25-35 clients, which includes (but is not limited to) the following:
• Conduct required assessments for new clients and on an ongoing basis with existing clients
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with recipients; review and update as required
• Meet individually with clients to address progress/barriers toward treatment goals
• Maintain contact with collaterals to coordinate care/treatment of clients
• Coordinate discharge plans once the client is ready to move on from program
• Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups
• Utilize evidence-based materials when facilitating groups
• Conduct outreach as needed to promote client engagement in program services.
• Follow documentation and billing guidelines for all individual and group services; review all documentation/billing to ensure for accuracy.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in developing and executing interventions for optimal client care
• Utilize clinical skills/interventions in group and individual sessions to help clients work through barriers and work toward goal acquisition; utilize supervision and ongoing continuing education opportunities to strengthen these skills/interventions.
• Represents program at community meetings on an as-needed basis
• Ensures a safe, secure and nurturing environment is provided and maintained for clients
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
• Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
• 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level