Jacob has worked in the addictions field since 2012 and began his employment at CVFC in 2013. He earned his Associates in Applied Science, with a concentration in Chemical Dependency Counseling from North Country Community college. He moved on to SUNY Plattsburgh and Empire State College and earned his Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Human Development and is a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). He was senior counselor from May of 2016 to March of 2018 at which time he became Clinic Director of Outpatient services. In 2017, Northern Tier Providers Coalition presented Jacob with the “Above and Beyond” award for exceeding the highest standards. Jacob has been a member of Clinton County Family Treatment court since 2015. He has represented CVFC in various community events, including talking about current substance use trends, family education, reversing the stigma and access to treatment for substance use disorders.

Karen McCarthy has worked in the addictions field since 2011.  She began employment with CVFC in 2005. She coordinated the “A Step Ahead” program and the “Learn and Serve America” program in the Plattsburgh City School prior to joining the CVFC clinic staff. Karen attained her BA in 2005 through SUNY Plattsburgh. Karen is a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor and Sr. Counselor at CVFC. Karen is also a member of both Clinton County Treatment Court team and Plattsburgh City Treatment Court team.