F/T Primary Counselor; Brentwood , NY, US

Non-Exempt; Non-Management

Salary range: $53,000 - $60,000

Requisition ID: 2631

The Primary Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

• Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.

• Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.

• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

• Participate in both individual and group supervision.

• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.

• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.

• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

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

• 2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders

• 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems

• 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus

• 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.

  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.