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Job description
Spanish Bilingual Group Counselor
Healthcare staff can work anywhere…The BEST work with US! $5,000 Sign-on bonus! Monday-Friday (7am-3pm) $27.47/hour - $30.21/hour
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under general direction, the Group Facilitator will be responsible for facilitation treatment groups and education workshops including keeping all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Develop treatment plans in concert with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflect an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
Ensures groups start on time and run as scheduled.
Facilitates group counseling, family sessions and encounter groups as requested.
Uses the agency's Electronic Health Record to input information on client's participation in group within a timely manner, including Planning and Progress notes. Plus completing all paperwork as per OASAS regulations and agency standards.
Facilitate crisis intervention as needed.
Implement strategies to increase patient's participation.
Adheres to multidiscipline treatment recommendations that are incorporated into treatment plans.
Informs counseling staff of any relevant clinical concerns regarding a patient that may have arisen during group participation.
Participates and takes a leadership role in Treatment Plan Reviews and Case Conferences.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
CASAC-T certification required. CASAC preferred.
High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Bilingual Spanish required.
At least One-Two (1-2) years related experience in facilitating groups within an 822 Opioid Treatment Program.
Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.
Knowledge of Client Rights.
Knowledge of Code of Ethics.
Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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