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Outreach Development Corporation Clinical Adolescent Orientation Counselor in Brentwood, New York
Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of FT Orientation Counselor. The Orientation Counselor is an integral part of OH II. The hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 7a-3p.
Position Summary: FT Clinical Orientation Counselor
Job Scope:
Provide individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
Orients and assists new residents with adapting to program rules and structure.
Complete and accurately document clinical care, i.e. treatment plans, progress notes, and individual notes.
Supervise daily activities and exercises with residents.
Supervise clients in self-medication.
Communicate all pertinent information incidents, emergencies, via SAC book/house manager.
Crisis interventions and follow thru with documentation incident, accident and/or elopement reprrts.
Participate in special family events throughout the year.
Initial and ongoing screening of residents in accordance with rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
CASAC-T
Must be flexible to work Holidays.
Needs valid NYS Driver's License.
Possess strong communication skills.
NQHP: With relevant experience in Adolescent residential treatment, group and individual counseling, documentation of electronic records, 1 year of experience working with clients with substance and co-occurring disorders.
Position Status:
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.
Outreach seeks a diverse pool of candidates and will offer a competitive salary. Adding to our outstanding benefits, some members of Outreach’s clinical and professional staff may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and repayment plans for persons working in public service, education, and health care, including the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan, 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.