Milieu Floor Counselor: Substance Abuse & Crisis Support

Outreach Development Corp.; Ridgewood (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. is seeking a Milieu/Floor Counselor in Ridgewood, NY for a full-time role. You will deliver long-term supervision, clinical services to adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include screening, group counseling, crisis intervention, incident reporting, and transport duties using agency vehicles. A CASAC credential and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T or CASAC certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with substance use disorder clients.
• Experience in an OASAS-funded facility is a plus.
• Strong communication and crisis management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse community providers.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing screening of residents and property per unit procedures.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions professionally and document progress.
• Supervise clients in self-medication under supervision.
• Report incidents and emergencies using SAC log and 24-hour on-call system.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow-up documentation.
• Supervise daily house schedule and overall client supervision.
• Utilize agency vehicles to transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CASAC-T or CASAC certification

Job description

Outreach Development Corp. is seeking a Milieu/Floor Counselor in Ridgewood, NY for a full-time role. You will deliver long-term supervision, clinical services to adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include screening, group counseling, crisis intervention, incident reporting, and transport duties using agency vehicles. A CASAC credential and relevant experience are preferred.