Substance Abuse Counselor

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Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives . Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Outreach is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to work in our adolescent residential facility. The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) 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 SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR – RESIDENTIAL

Summary of Position:

The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents. The SAC serves as a member of the treatment team.

Job Specific Criteria:

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

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

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

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

5. Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.

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

7. Participate in both individual and group supervision.

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

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

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

11. Other duties as assigned.

Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.

Standard Criteria:

Interacting with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.

Producing accurate, neat and thorough work.

Prioritizing and planning work time efficiently; effectively managing competing demands and dealing with changes, delays and unexpected events.

Understanding and consistently complies with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc…).

Supporting a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.

Communicating (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely

Illustrating flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).

Maintaining appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; complying with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seeking supervision when challenges arise.

The schedule for this position is: Sunday to Thursday 3PM – 11 PM.

For this Long Island, NY position, the expected base rate is $19.00 – $21.00/ hour.

Collaborates with:

Unit Director

Clinical Coordinator

Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Supervised by:

Operations Manager or Assistant Operations Manager

Qualifications:

Experience working with adolescents and/or experience working in a therapeutic community setting.

Certificates & Licenses:

Preferred CASAC or CASAC-T