Overnight Counselor

Outreach Development Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Ridgewood, NY, is seeking an Overnight Counselor to oversee resident health and welfare in a program for chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health issues.

You will work as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and handle nightly documentation. Preferred CASAC or CASAC-T credentials and at least 1 year of relevant experience; duties include screening, health checks, charting, crisis intervention, and coordinating with supervision and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• File all paperwork nightly and document findings in reporting systems.
• Perform closing runs and document outcomes in SAC logs and incident reports.
• Screen residents returning from passes and appointments per unit procedures.
• Conduct health and welfare checks per unit policy.
• Supervise clients in self-medication under supervision.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Communicate incidents and emergencies to appropriate reporting systems.
• Crisis interventions and follow-up on incidents.

Skills

CASAC-T

Substance abuse experience

Adolescent mental health experience

Night shift experience

Education

CASAC or CASAC-T

Job description

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Overnight Counselor

Full-time-M Professional Ridgewood, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3158

Salary Range: $21.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Position: Overnight Counselor

The Overnight Counselor is responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of all residents in the program, support, and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Overnight Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• File all paperwork on a nightly basis.
• Perform closing runs and document findings via the appropriate reporting systems; SAC communication log, incident reports or 24 hour on-call supervisors.
• Screen residents and their belongings returning from passes, medical, and court appointments in accordance with unit procedure.
• Conduct health and welfare check and have runs in accordance with unit policy and procedures.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Communicate all pertinent information for incidents, emergencies, the appropriate reporting systems; SAC communication log, incident reports, and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Crisis interventions and follow up with incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Create new resident clinical charts and maintain inactive charts.
• Obtain urine samples for toxicology testing as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in special family events throughout the year at the Young Adult program.
• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• 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.
• 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.

Position: Overnight Counselor

The Overnight Counselor is responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of all residents in the program, support, and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Overnight Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Essential Duties:

• File all paperwork on a nightly basis.
• Perform closing runs and document findings via the appropriate reporting systems; SAC communication log, incident reports or 24 hour on-call supervisors.
• Screen residents and their belongings returning from passes, medical, and court appointments in accordance with unit procedure.
• Conduct health and welfare check and have runs in accordance with unit policy and procedures.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Communicate all pertinent information for incidents, emergencies, the appropriate reporting systems; SAC communication log, incident reports, and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Crisis interventions and follow up with incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Create new resident clinical charts and maintain inactive charts.
• Obtain urine samples for toxicology testing as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in special family events throughout the year at the Young Adult program.
• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• 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 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.
• 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.

This is a Full-time, non-exempt position.