Per Diem Substance Use Counselor — Group & Individual Therapy

Outreach Development Corporation; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Outreach Community Residence Brentwood, NY is seeking a Floor Counselor (Per Diem) to provide direct clinical services in the Men's Residential Center. The role focuses on individual sessions, group facilitation, and documentation, with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include ensuring 70% of work hours are spent in service delivery, participating in case conferences and supervision, and maintaining licensure-appropriate training.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T and/or CASAC licensure required.
• 2-3 years of experience with substance use disorders.
• 1-2 years of experience with co-occurring disorders.
• 1-2 years of experience in an OASAS-licensed facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual sessions consistent with client need and best practices.
• Facilitate group sessions on topics such as substance use, relapse prevention, trauma, life skills, and stages of change.
• Document all service delivery in the EHR promptly and in accordance with insurance and stakeholder standards.
• Ensure that 70% of work hours are spent providing services.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and supervision.
• Deescalate client crises and report incidents to site managers.
• Complete toxicology testing per OASAS and Outreach policies.
• Attend speaking engagements or tabling events.
• Maintain training appropriate to role and licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

2-3 years experience with SUDs

1-2 years co-occurring disorders

1-2 years OASAS facility experience (a

Education

CASAC-T

CASAC

Job description

Outreach Community Residence Brentwood, NY is seeking a Floor Counselor (Per Diem) to provide direct clinical services in the Men's Residential Center. The role focuses on individual sessions, group facilitation, and documentation, with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include ensuring 70% of work hours are spent in service delivery, participating in case conferences and supervision, and maintaining licensure-appropriate training.