Clinic Counselor

Calling all MWS, MHC, or LMSW in the Manhattan area! We are hiring for a great opprtunity. See below for details!

JOB PURPOSE

Counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders (SUD) in a New York State OASAS-certified outpatient treatment program. Utilizing a person centered and trauma informed lens; individualized assessment and counseling (telehealth/virtual) services are delivered in Project Contact at the Center for Recovery and Wellness in addition to offsite service locations.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Provide trauma informed individual therapy and group counseling to adolescents and adults with substance use diagnoses
• Provide family counseling and significant other services
• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients
• Partner with multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, implementing evidence based interventions, offering clinical insight, and providing team based support for clinical operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Services and Documentation (80%)
• Provide caseload with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions consistent with the individualized treatment plan
• Continuously assess appropriateness of current level of treatment, corresponding with utilization review instruments
• Coordinate integrated services with medical, mental health, vocational, recovery services, and other social service providers
• Complete detailed progress notes, comprehensive treatment plans, intake/admission assessments, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, and other required documentation in accordance with OASAS and CARF standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts, engaging in pre-audits of charts to ensure compliance with OASAS, managed care and CARF standards.
• Send weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to HRA through the Substance Abuse Tracking and Reporting System and or other referent entities (Probation/ACS/Parole etc.).
• Specimen collection for clients and monitors for treatment related issues in order to update the treatment plan
• Check toxicology reporting portal daily to ensure any positive toxicology reports are communicated to supervisory staff, documented, and addressed with client.
• Coordinate integrated services with medical, mental health, housing, vocational, recovery services, and other social service providers
• Facilitation of individual and group level interventions during other clinician vacation or leave
• Ensure that clients' annual medical examinations are completed, with associated referrals as needed.
• Contact referent and/or family contacts upon admission of new clients in a timely manner, and provide written/oral clinical updates as needed.
• Effective advocacy and collateral contacts to empower clients.
• Outreach to referral sources to expand network of clients.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, as well as individual and group supervision.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Complete detailed progress notes, comprehensive treatment plans, intake/admission assessments, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, and other required documentation in accordance with OASAS and CARF standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts, engaging in pre-audits of charts to ensure compliance with OASAS, managed care and CARF standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/Required Knowledge

• Master' Degree in a mental health discipline (MSW; MHC; etc.), licensed in the state of New York or working under a limited permit and eligible for licensure.
• CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 and bachelor's degree, or LMSW with 2 years of SUD experience
• Some experience working directly with substance abusing clients
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate
• Ability to work with a diverse set of clients with differing presentations
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff.
• Familiar with Regulatory Agency/OASAS Regulations regarding the operation and practices of patient care.
• Understanding of group dynamics is essential.
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Bilingual in any language a plus.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
• Ability to work in an open or confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand or walk for an extended period of time.
• Work schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays, however commencing with a Monday through Friday; with a required two late evenings

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