Per Diem Bilingual Evening Counselor

The Retreat

place Hauppauge, 11760

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Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

local_atm $30 - $30 hourly

Position: Per Diem Bilingual Evening Counselor Hourly Rate: $30/Hour FLSA Status: Non-ExemptHours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Department: CounselingLocation: HauppaugePURPOSE:The Counselor provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based counseling to individuals impacted by power based violence, which may include domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and human trafficking. This role is dedicated to supporting survivors in their healing journey by offering clinical intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and advocacy. The counselor empowers clients to build resilience, restore a sense of safety and self-worth, and achieve personal goals.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain a caseload of minimum of 6-10 clientsOffer 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, progress notes,etc., in compliance with agency, ethical, and funder standards.Conducts weekly client sessions via in person or virtual support. Coordinates with Child Protective Services and other agencies to provide ongoing and comprehensive support and intervention to client family systems. Participates in weekly individual supervision. Perform other duties as assigned ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:Reports to: Director of Counseling and Program InnovationQUALIFICATIONS:Education & Licensure: Limited Permit for recent MSW graduates required, Licensed Master Social Worker or equivalent (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred. Experience: 1+ years of prior experience working with individuals who experienced trauma and power-based violence. Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities, including but not limited to TF-CBT, EMDR, and DBT, with the ability to adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of survivors of exploitation and trauma. Must possess a high level of competency in organizational skills, interpersonal communication, and relationship building. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google DriveFingerprint clearance is required Ability to collaborate with team members, coordinating feedback and knowledge. Valid NYS Driver's License. WORKING CONDITIONS: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours May lift, push, or pull 10-20 pounds occasionally.OTHER DUTIES: Every effort has been made to make agency job descriptions as complete as possible. However, it does not state or imply that these are the only duties required for this position or the sole responsibilities for which this employee will be accountable. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, is logical assignment to the position, or is within the scope of generally accepted business practices for an employee with this specific job title. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The Retreat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: THE RETREAT, INC. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, pregnancy related condition, gender identity, religion, genetic predisposition, familial status, ancestry, prior arrest or conviction record or any other protected category under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The agency values and is committed to providing compassionate, empathetic, culturally aware services to all clients/members. Interactions are approached with these values in mind, and it is expected that clients/members will be treated.Job Posted by ApplicantPro