Counselor (Per Diem)

Professional

Ridgewood, NY, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Position: Counselor (Per Diem)

The Counselor 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 ad mental health problems.

This position is based at Outreach House 1 for Adolescents located at 16-14 Weirfield Street, Ridgewood, NY

Essential Duties:

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

• Complete assessments, intakes, and participates in level of care determined by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.

• Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at unit.

• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical, and competent manner.

• Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.

• Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner.

• 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.

• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.

• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents, and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication long, incident reports, and/or elopement reports.

• Provide overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

• Facilitate service groups.

• Conduct toxicology testing, as needed.

• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred.

• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.

• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.

• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.

• Flexibility in scheduling, if needed.

• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.

• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.

• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.