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Job description
Brentwood, NY, US
nSalary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly
nOutreach Development Corporation
nOutreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives . Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit
nPosition: Substance Abuse Counselor
nThe Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the delivery of direct services in a substance abuse treatment setting as well as representing Outreach to outside agencies in a professional manner in order to increase referrals. This role is dually responsible for recruitment and engagement of clients in need of treatment, maintaining communication with outside referral sources and direct services, and assessed for treatment in the community.
nJob Scope:
nnnConducts assessments, intakes and participates in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.
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nnCompletes necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and, as appropriate, assists in development of treatment plan.
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nnFacilitates admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit.
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nnProvide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner.
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nnManages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
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nnProvide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
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nnComplete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
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nnActively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.
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nnDevelop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses.
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nnMaintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
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nnConducts toxicology testing, as needed
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nnExercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
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nnInsure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
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n nEach role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.
nSupervised by
nProgram Coordinator
nQualifications
nnnCASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred.
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nnExperience working in 822 clinics, as well as community outreach preferred
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nnAbility to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
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nnFlexibility in scheduling, if needed
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n nPosition Status
nThis is a per diem non-exempt position.
Worksite address
brentwood, NY, 11717, US
Who can apply
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