Clinical Counselor – Addiction & Case Management

Outreach Development Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a licensed clinician to provide individual, group, and family counseling, conduct assessments, and participate in level of care determinations while guiding clients through rights and program expectations.

You will manage a caseload, complete admission procedures and treatment planning, and coordinate referrals. The role requires collaboration with referents, timely documentation, and active participation in staff meetings to maintain

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Experience in intake, assessment, and case management is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid compliance and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, intakes and determines level of care by data collection and informing clients of rights and responsibilities.
• Completes admission procedures and assists in developing treatment plans.
• Facilitates referrals to other programs or agencies as needed.
• Provides individual, group, and family counseling services in a professional manner.
• Manages caseloads with attention to appropriate levels of care and clinical interventions.
• Maintains timely documentation and reports for leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Administrative diligence

Education

CASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred

Job description

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30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3119

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

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

• 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.
• 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.