Adult Therapeutic Counselor

Our start as a grassroots, small group of committed individuals began in 1986. We have expanded and grown to an increasingly bold and empowered agency that advocates for change while supporting survivors in Orange and Sullivan Counties in NY.

To build an informed, just, and accountable society so all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We do this through education, prevention, advocacy, and providing comprehensive services, including shelter, to victims and survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization.

The Therapeutic Counselor is part of a team focused on building a program that recognizes the inherent resilience of survivors and provides therapy services rooted in an anti-oppressive framework. They are primarily responsible for providing responsive, proactive, survivor-led therapeutic services for victims and survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, teen dating violence, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization.

Focused on Continuous Learning & Professional Growth: Seeks out opportunities for training, skill development, and professional growth to enhance effectiveness and impact.

Prioritizes Collaboration & Relationship Building: Builds and maintains positive, productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners to enhance service delivery.

Adaptable & Resilient: Demonstrates flexibility and problem-solving skills. Adjusts priorities as needed while maintaining focus on the organizations mission and client needs.

Culturally Competent & Inclusive: Engages respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, seeking to understand and honor cultural differences. Applies culturally responsive practices to ensure equitable access to services.

Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and empathetically with colleagues, clients, and community partners in both oral and written formats. Listens actively and responds appropriately to build trust and foster meaningful connections.

Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work;

An active, unrestricted license (Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, or LMHC) in the State of New York (must be fully licensed or have a Limited Permit as a Mental Health Counselor )

Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs and other technology, i.e., Skype & Zoom.

Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region.

Physical demands include but are not limited to long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating stairs.

Manages multiple priorities effectively, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently in a crisis-oriented environment, balancing competing demands.

Aligns work with the agencys mission and feminist philosophy of empowerment.

Prioritizes client needs, ensuring services are delivered with empathy, respect, and empowerment.

Identifies barriers to service and proactively works to develop solutions that support client success.

Models and upholds appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community partners.

Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making in all aspects of their work.

Exercises sound judgment and makes timely, well-reasoned decisions, particularly in high-pressure or crisis situations.

Assesses risks and considers multiple factors before taking action.

Actively works to dismantle gender-based violence, racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression through daily interactions, advocacy, and service delivery.

Demonstrates an awareness of systemic barriers and incorporates inclusive practices into their work.

Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Direct experience working within legal, criminal, or civil judicial systems, residential settings, social services, and community-based agencies is preferred.

Provide culturally informed, trauma-focused clinical services, including individual and group therapy to victims/survivors in both Orange and Sullivan County, as assigned.

Proactively follow up on assigned referrals, schedule clients for appointments, and encourage ongoing attendance.

Continually assess client circumstances and implement varied treatment modalities and approaches in response to client needs and experiences.

Develop collaborative treatment plans with the survivor to determine treatment goals and engage in ongoing goal planning and evaluation.

Collaboratively work with qualified individuals to find and secure permanent housing options.

Connect clients to outside resources or agencies that can better address their needs when required.

Provide and maintain ongoing in-person services in the areas of, but not limited to, independent living, community integration, employment linkage, benefits establishment, linkage to appropriate community resources, primary health, and mental health care.

As needed and available, provide culturally informed, trauma-responsive crisis intervention and nonjudgmental, supportive, comprehensive services to clients, including, but not limited to, assessments, intakes; individual and group supportive counseling, advocacy and accompaniment, follow-up contact, as safe and appropriate, and outreach, information, and referrals.

Provide clients with information regarding the NYS Office of Victims Services, assist with filing applications for OVS compensation, and serve as a liaison between clients and OVS.

Provide on-call crisis counseling support during evenings, overnights, and weekends, as scheduled.

Actively engaging in basic housekeeping, maintenance, organization of donations, and other assigned tasks.

Proactively monitor the overall condition of the agency and ensure the maintenance of a clean, welcoming environment for individuals accessing services.

Attend to overall facility maintenance and repairs.

Adhere to and uphold agency policies and protocols related to clients' physical safety and the safety of electronic client service records.

Attend and actively participate in supervision with the Family Justice Center Manager, program-specific and agency-wide meetings, training, awareness month activities, and agency events.

Maintain the confidentiality of clients, staff, volunteers, and agency information. Exceptions include information pertaining to child abuse, danger to self or others, or in response to an authorized release of information.

Maintain the highest levels of accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring that all client records and documentation of work activities are complete and up-to-date and submitted to the supervisor, as directed.

Adhere to agency policies and protocols related to the security of electronic client service records, operational responsibilities, and

Ensure timely response and follow-up to email communication and voicemail messages.

Staff members are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties, including other duties as assigned by immediate and other supervisors.

- BASE SALARY RANGE: $63,000.00 - $66,000.00

Fearless! Hudson Valley is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, culturally inclusive work environment and prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services. All are encouraged to apply.

All jobs are contingent upon successfully completing certain background checks, including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, DMV checks (for driving positions), State Central Registry, State Exclusion List, and fingerprinting, unless prohibited by applicable law.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all job work requirements, nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.