Onsite Clinical Counselor, Outpatient Services – Part Time

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About the role

  • Clinical Counselor for outpatient services at Educational Alliance providing counseling for individuals with substance use disorders. Seeking a part-time professional to deliver person-centered and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide caseloads with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions
  • Continuously assess the appropriateness of the current level of treatment, corresponding with LOCADTR and 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
  • Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts
  • Send weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to HRA through the Substance Abuse Tracking and Reporting System
  • Specimen collection for clients and monitors for treatment-related issues
  • Check the toxicology reporting portal daily for positive toxicology reports
  • Facilitation of individual and group-level interventions during other clinician vacations or leave
  • Ensure that clients’ annual medical examinations are completed
  • Contact referent and/or family contacts upon admission of new clients

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in a mental health discipline (MSW, MHC, etc.)
  • Either licensed in the state of New York or working under a limited permit and eligible for licensure
  • CASAC credentialing (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) or CASAC-T with a bachelor's degree in a human services-related field
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a substance use program
  • Possess a demonstrated ability to deliver patient treatment, including communication skills
  • Successful engagement in specialized human services training
  • Understanding of human interaction and personality development
  • Ability to write and record case documentation
  • 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
  • Competent in electronic health records (e.g. AURA Relias, Netsmart, AWARDS)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations professionally and courteously
  • Bilingual preferred

Benefits

  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • 403b Retirement Plans
  • Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
  • Free Gym Membership to MCC Fitness & 14 TH ST Y Gym
  • Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Job title

Clinical Counselor, Outpatient Services – Part Time

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$0 - $30 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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