Adolescent Counselor
Part-timeOutreach Development Corporation
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Job overview
Outreach Development Corporation is hiring an Adolescent Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides long‑term supervision, support and clinical services to chemically dependent adolescents with co‑occurring mental health issues, working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in Bellport, NY.
Key focus areas include Screen residents and property according to unit procedures, Facilitate group counseling formats professionally and ethically, and Supervise clients in self‑medication under supervision.
Preferred (not required): Facilitate Group Counseling, Crisis Interventions, Program Planning, and Quality Services.
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Full job description
Part time-M
Professional
Bellport, NY, US
Salary Range: $25.00 To $42.00 Hourly
Position: Adolescent Counselor
The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. The SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Essential Duties:
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Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
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Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner.
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Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
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Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
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Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
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Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
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Facilitation of service groups.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
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CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred.
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1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
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1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
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1 year of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
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Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
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Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
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Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
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Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Position Status:
This is a part-time position.
Monday: 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 4pm - 8pm
Friday: 5pm - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
19 hours per week.
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