Perd Counselor

Outreach Development Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a licensed clinician to provide individual, group, and family counseling, conduct assessments, and participate in level of care determinations while guiding clients through rights and program expectations.

You will manage a caseload, complete admission procedures and treatment planning, and coordinate referrals. The role requires collaboration with referents, timely documentation, and active participation in staff meetings to maintain

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Experience in intake, assessment, and case management is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid compliance and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, intakes and determines level of care by data collection and informing clients of rights and responsibilities.
• Completes admission procedures and assists in developing treatment plans.
• Facilitates referrals to other programs or agencies as needed.
• Provides individual, group, and family counseling services in a professional manner.
• Manages caseloads with attention to appropriate levels of care and clinical interventions.
• Maintains timely documentation and reports for leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Administrative diligence

Education

CASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred

Job description

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Professional Ridgewood, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3111

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Job Scope:

• Conducts assessments, intakes and participates in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.
• Completes necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and, as appropriate, assists in development of treatment plan.
• Facilitates admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner.
• Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
• Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conducts toxicology testing, as needed
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

Supervised by

Qualifications

• CASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred.
• Experience working in 822 clinics, as well as community outreach preferred
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people