clinician

Vertex South LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex South LLC is looking for a Counselor in New York, NY, responsible for the documentation of clinical services and ensuring compliance with NYS regulations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be respectful towards clients and colleagues, and have experience with crisis intervention. The role involves maintaining accurate records of interactions and facilitating counseling sessions. Vertex offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Respectful and courteous demeanor to all.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Experience in crisis intervention and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Complete and deliver documentation of clinical services.
• Maintain program records and document client interactions.
• Facilitate counseling sessions and reports.

Job description

Counselor completes and delivers all documentation of clinical services concerning program participants, as prescribed by NYS OASAS|NYS DOH|MH. This ensures that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and medical conditions. The Primary Counselor is to be respectful and courteous always to visitors, program participants and co-workers.

• Counselor maintains accurate program records and documentation on all levels of interaction with clients. This includes ensuring that consumer’s participation not directly involving assigned counselor is documented in consumer’s folder. Counselor ensures that the clients know and understand the purpose of Vertex and the rules and regulations that govern Vertex. Counselor provides support, crisis intervention, and monitors program participants in their progress in the development of safe social activities and associates.
• Counselor facilitates all monthly reports to referring agency, weekly individual counseling sessions, and assigned group counseling sessions. Counselor places all documentation in program participant’s folders immediately after each session and should be signed by the Clinical Supervisor within 24 hours. Counselor completes all folder specifications under the NYS OASAS|NYS DOH|MH. The Counselor adheres to all agency policies and procedures.