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About the Role
The Counselor is responsible for delivering and implementing long-term supervision, support, and clinical services to adolescents with chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing screening of residents and resident property.
- Supervise clients during self-medication administration.
- Complete assessments and intakes, gathering data to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Orient clients to their rights, responsibilities, and program expectations.
- Facilitate admissions or referrals to other programs for clients needing services not offered.
- Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services professionally and ethically.
- Manage all aspects of assigned caseloads, focusing on appropriate care levels and interventions.
- Complete all necessary documentation and reports in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and collateral contacts.
- Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to enhance services.
- Communicate pertinent information, incidents, and emergencies through appropriate systems.
- Provide supervision and management of the client population during the daily house schedule.
- Facilitate service groups.
- Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
- Exercise due diligence in providing quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan.
- Communicate any violations of the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan or personnel policies to the compliance officer or supervisory structure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
- 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
Skills
- Organizational management
- Coaching staff
- Managing and developing clinicians
- Setting and achieving program objectives
- Networking
- Public relations
- Engaging diverse stakeholders, populations, and cultures
- Action-oriented approach
- Adaptable approach
- Innovative approach to program planning
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups
Location
- Brentwood, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year
Education Level
- CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred
About the Company
- This position is based at Outreach House 2 for Adolescents.