F/T Adolescent Orientation Counselor; Brentwood , NY, US

Non-exempt; Non-Management

Salary range: $23 - $26/hr

Requisition ID: 2678

  Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of FT Adolescent Orientation Counselor. The Orientation Counselor is an integral part of OH II.

Job Scope:

Provide individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.

Orients and assists new residents with adapting to program rules and structure.

Complete and accurately document clinical care, i.e. treatment plans, progress notes, and individual notes.

Supervise daily activities and exercises with residents.

Supervise clients in self-medication.

Communicate all pertinent information incidents, emergencies, via SAC book/house manager.

Crisis interventions and follow thru with documentation incident, accident and/or development reports.

Participate in special family events throughout the year.

Initial and ongoing screening of residents in accordance with rules and regulations.

Outreach provides an extensive array of benefits. We currently offer comprehensive:

• Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits), Dental/ Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.

• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.

• ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution

• Direct Deposit (as early as 2 days access with TD Bank account); & Bethpage Federal Credit Union

• Health & Wellness program

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• OTI Training – Scholarships and Grants (CASAC program)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach’s NYC outpatient programs are also approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible clinicians. 

  Qualifications:

  CASAC-T

  Must be flexible to work Holidays.

  Needs valid NYS Driver's License.

  Possess strong communication skills.

  NQHP: With relevant experience in Adolescent residential treatment, group and individual counseling, documentation of electronic records, 1 year of experience working with clients with substance and co-occurring disorders.

  The hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 7a-3p.

  Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” a total of nine times since 2010.  Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

  Work Environment:

  This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outside in the field. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

  An EEO employer, Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

  Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” a total of nine times since 2010.  Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.