Substance Abuse Clinic Counselor (LMSW/MSW)

Calling all LMSWs, MSWs, and CASACs in the Manhattan area! We are hiring for a great HYBRID opportunity.

We are looking for thoughtful, well rounded individuals looking to positively impact one of the TOP healthcare organizations!

Full Time Career Opportunity!

Pay: $26-31.25/hr

Schedule/Shift
Monday-Friday 9-5 -- Virtual 2-3 Days a Week

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
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

"Perks"

• Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays and Personal Days
  Comprehensive Health Insurance
  Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym
  403(b) Retirement Plan