F/T Addiction Counselor; Richmond Hill, NY, US

Non-exempt; Non-Management

Salary range: $23 - $40/hr

Requisition ID: 2661

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.

Position: Primary Counselor (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or higher) – Certified Community Behavioral Health Center

The Counselor for the Richmond Hill Certified Community Behavioral Health Center is responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services in an integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment setting. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. All hires must function within all OASAS 822, OMH, SAMHSA, Medicaid and State/County regulations and guidance for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.

Job Scope

• Facilitate various formats (i.e., assessment/intake, individuals, groups, specialty services) on time and in a professional, ethical, and caring manner.

• Manage all aspects of a mental health and/or substance use caseload from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.

• Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.

• Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Site Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of work.

• Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.

• Identify, plan, and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.

• Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, utilization reviews, progress reports to referents, thresholds, active caseload lists, monthly discharge summary) in a timely manner. Maintain easy to use system of filing, clinical and administrative record keeping and other documentation. Inform Site Director and/or Program Coordinator of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline.

• Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision) by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other stakeholders.

• Maintain communication and teamwork with staff and case managers to integrate and enhance clinical services.

• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to the level needed for optimal job performance; proficient with using e-mail, Word Perfect and other programs as necessary.

• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.

• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

• May include other tasks as requested by supervisor.

  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

• Advanced degree required; LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred.

• NYS Limited Permits welcomed.

• Bilingual a plus

• Experience with substance abuse disorders.

• Experience with mental health disorders.

• 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.