Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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07-06-2025
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Job Description
Friends of Firefighters is seeking an experienced counselor to contribute to our mission of delivering inclusive counseling services tailored to the unique needs of the first responder community. This position will be responsible for providing counseling services to active and retired first responders and their families and sessions vary but may include individuals couples or groups.
Rate:
$37-45 per hour dependent upon experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health counseling services to individuals and groups including assessment diagnosis treatment planning and therapy.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records including progress notes and individualized treatment plans in accordance with Friends of Firefighters policies and procedures.
- Follow all applicable laws and regulations set forth by the State of New York and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals medical professionals and social service providers to ensure that clients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients families and Friends of Firefighters to provide education support and advocacy.
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice including maintaining confidentiality obtaining informed consent and avoiding conflicting relationships.
- May include other duties as requested by Friends of Firefighters.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Current licensure as a mental health counselor or social worker in the state of New York.
- Strong clinical skills including assessment diagnosis treatment planning and therapy with a commitment to providing patient-focused care.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Trauma care or other related experience highly preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours based upon client needs.
- Ability to facilitate remote counseling sessions with flexibility to meet with clients in-person as needed.
The above job description is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities for the position. Friends of Firefighters reserves the right to modify job duties as necessary to meet business and client needs.
Friends of Firefighters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including those who may not check all of the traditional boxes to apply. Your unique lived experiences and perspectives are essential to our mission to be able to serve our clientele with empathy understanding and cultural competence.
We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. If you require application assistance or accommodations throughout the application process please do not hesitate to reach out to us at or by contacting the job poster.
Compensation: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour
Our Mission
Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides independent confidential and free mental health counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.
How We Help
Friends of Firefighters provides counseling peer support and wellness services that are:
Free of Charge
Thanks to the continued support of our donors.
Independent
While the FDNY supports our mission we are separate entities.
Confidential
No information is ever shared.
Accessible
Available in-person and online via HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Comfortable
We are headquartered in a revitalized historic firehouse in Red Hook Brooklyn.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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