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Outreach Development Corporation FT Bilingual Counselor in Brentwood, New York
Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the Full Time Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor position in our Outpatient Program located in Brentwood, Long Island. The Bilingual Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. The schedule for this position is: Monday & Wednesday & Friday 1 PM to 9PM, Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM.
Job Scope:
· Provide various clinical or substance abuse services.
· Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.
· Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.
· Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
· Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· CASAC-T, CASAC, LMSW, or LMHC
· 2-3 years of experience within the behavioral health or substance abuse disorder field
· 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus
· Bilingual Spanish required
· Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
· Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Requirements: Email, Avatar and LapCorp
Position Status:
This is a Full-Time Exempt Position.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.