Floor Counselor

Opiny; Brentwood (NY); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Opiny is seeking a Milieu/Floor Counselor in the New York area to deliver long-term supervision and clinical services to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. You will be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, performing screenings and coordinating care with other providers.

The role includes facilitating group counseling, supervising self-medication, handling crisis interventions, and maintaining daily house schedules.

Qualificações

• Minimum requirements include CASAC-T or CASAC (preferred).
• Experience with substance abuse treatment and OASAS facilities is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Screen residents and property as per unit procedure.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions and document progress.
• Supervise clients in self-medication under supervision.
• Communicate incidents and emergencies using SAC log and reports.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow-up documentation.
• Manage daily house schedule and overall client supervision.
• Transport clients using agency vehicles to required appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Group counseling

Crisis management

Communication

Program planning

Collaboration

Time management

Formação

CASAC-T

CASAC

Descrição da vaga

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Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.20 Hourly

The Milieu/ Floor Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adults with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Milieu/ Floor Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
• Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner and documents client's progress through the use of group notes.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• Use agency vehicles (15-passenger van, or car) to provide transportation to required appointments
• 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 experienceworking in an OASAS funded facility a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational and crisis management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands, familiarity with treatment planning
• Act as liaison to community-based service providers
• Strong communication skills, ability to navigate multiple service providers for each client
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Position:

Milieu/Floor Counselor

The Milieu/ Floor Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adults with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Milieu/ Floor Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Essential Duties:

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
• Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner and documents client's progress through the use of group notes.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• Use agency vehicles (15-passenger van, or car) to provide transportation to required appointments
• 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 experienceworking in an OASAS funded facility a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational and crisis management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands, familiarity with treatment planning
• Act as liaison to community-based service providers
• Strong communication skills, ability to navigate multiple service providers for each client
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Monday - Thursday: 7am - 3pm
Sunday - 7am - 3pm