Perd Counselor
Outreach Development Corporation
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At a glance
Job overview
The counselor conducts client assessments, intakes, and care determinations, completes admission paperwork, develops treatment plans, and provides individual, group, or family counseling. They manage caseloads, coordinate referrals, ensure documentation, attend staff meetings, maintain relationships with external agencies, perform toxicology testing, and uphold Medicaid compliance and quality care standards, offering backup coverage as needed.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Full job description
Professional
Brentwood, NY, US
Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly
Job Scope:
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Conducts assessments, intakes and participates in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.
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Completes necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and, as appropriate, assists in development of treatment plan.
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Facilitates admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit.
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Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner.
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Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
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Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
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Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
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Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses.
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Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
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Conducts toxicology testing, as needed
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Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
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Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
Work Schedule: Per Diem
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