Senior Addiction Counselor

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

stvincentsjobs is seeking a clinician to perform comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries for chemically dependent patients in an outpatient setting. The role requires developing patient-centered treatment plans within OASAS time frames and documenting progress toward goals.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of clinical experience in mental health, with adolescents and high-risk patient management, and holds LMSW/LCSW/LMHC or LMHC-LP licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience with adolescents in outpatient behavioral health (individual, group and family work).
• Experience treating high-risk patients and managing crises is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries.
• Compile patient-centered, comprehensive treatment plans within OASAS regulatory time frames.
• Document progress toward treatment goals per regulatory standards.
• Provide case management services and required reports to TASC, Drug Court, Parole, DCMH, DSS, CPS.
• Complete discharge summaries within OASAS time frames and arrange appropriate aftercare.

Skills

Crisis management

Diagnostic skills

Adolescent therapy

Outpatient counseling

Education

Licensed clinician (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC)

Job description

Provide comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries of chemically dependent patients. Compile Patient centered, comprehensive treatment plans, meeting the regulatory time frames. Document Pt. progress towards the goals of treatment within OASAS regulatory standards. Conduct education and therapeutic treatment protocols focused on Pt. need and OASAS regulations. Provide case management services, in behalf of Pt. with all collateral agencies. Provide necessary reports to TASC, Drug Court, Parole, DCMH, DSS, CPS. Assesses and manages patient risk Complete discharge summaries in the OASAS time frames, with appropriate aftercare in place.

One year of prior clinical experience in a mental health setting is preferred. Candidate will have experience with adolescents doing individual, group and family work in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Experience with treating high risk patients, managing crises and possessing strong diagnostic skills is preferred.

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMHC-LP required.

Salary: $42.50 per hour