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Family Service League Counselor
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor for our Family Recovery Center (FRC) in Riverhead, NY. The Counselor will provide individual and group therapy to children, families, and adults directly impacted by alcohol and drugs. The Counselor will consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports, as needed, and facilitate referrals and follow-up on those services.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
Supervision hours toward CASAC provided
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Potential for 1 day of remote work per week
Health and dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Retirement savings plan with a 5% employer contribution
Life and AD&D insurance
Generous PTO (paid time off)
Up to 11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Student tuition remission program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Employee discounts and more!
Responsibilities:
Provide the most appropriate and highest level of service to clients
Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services; possibly primarily mandated by probation
Complete intake assessments
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
Make accurate diagnosis and confer with supervisor when needed
Provide each client with a realistic crisis plan
Work with clients to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed
Efficiently access other necessary services for client
Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner
Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings
Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues
Facilitate groups for clients depending upon client need
Register appropriate clients in impaired driver system
Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner
Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population
Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate
Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments
Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care
Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs)
Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures
Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes
Adhere to OASAS regulations
Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CASAC/CASAC-T or related education required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders preferred.
Experience working with adolescents and teens may be required.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; Electronic Health Records preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Physical requirements: This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Worksite address
riverhead, NY, 11901, US
Who can apply
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