Counselor

stjosephsyonkersjobs; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Yonkers in Yonkers, NY is seeking an experienced counselor to participate in the daily operation of a behavioral health program. The role involves providing individual and group counseling, case management, and coordination with community agencies in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include intake facilitation, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while staying current with OASAS regulations and reimbursement methods.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate from an OASAS approved training program is required.
• One or more years of experience in Alcoholism or Substance Abuse Treatment is required.
• CASAC/CASAC-T or QHP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing program policies, mission and procedures related to client services.
• Provide treatment services to assigned clients, including individual and group counseling.
• Maintain client caseload and perform scheduled assessments.
• Assist with intake/orientation of new clients.
• Maintain confidential clinical records.
• Coordinate services with relevant agencies for individual clients.
• Prepare reports and maintain statistical data.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate from OASAS approved training program

Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

Maintain ongoing participation in the daily operation of the program through the provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in implementing the established program policies, mission and procedures, as they relate to client services.
2. Provide treatment services to assigned clients.
3. Intervene with clients regarding special problems as needed.
4. Maintain client caseload and provide individual and group counseling as well as perform scheduled assessments.
5. Assist in facilitating intake/orientation process of new clients.
6. Facilitate educational/lectures and process groups
7. Maintain accurate up to date clinical record keeping.
8. Contributes input for Performance Improvement with regard to quality of care and planning of clinical services.
9. Provide for crisis intervention with patient or family.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of program goals.
11. Conduct outreach to other agencies within the community and to absent clients.
12. Assist in coordinating services with relevant agencies for individual clients and refer clients to other programs as needed.
13. Prepare reports, maintains statistical data, attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned.
14. Maintain confidentiality of all client information as required by law.
15. Competent to work with patients appropriate to the setting of the agency regarding age and special populations.
16. Maintain knowledge of OASAS regulations and new developments in a changing health care environment.
17. Maintain all applicable certificates.
18. Maintain a current knowledge of reimbursement methods such as managed care, Medicaid and commercial insurance.
19. Work as a team player in all areas to enhance the program as a whole.
20. Represent our agency with an ethical, fair and positive attitude.
21. Responsible for all aspects of case management regarding insurance issues.
22. Assist with food services as needed.
23. Responsible for safe escort or transport of patients as needed (medical transportations/bus passes).
24. Responsible for participation in Utilization Review.
25. Responsible for maintaining contact with families and respective agencies/caseworkers etc.
26. Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or Certificate from OASAS approved training program.
• One or more years experience in Alcoholism or Substance Abuse Treatment.
• CASAC/*CASAC-T or QHP.