Clinical Counselor, Outpatient Services – Part Time
Educational Alliance
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $0 - $30 per hour
About the role
- Provide caseloads with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions
- Continuously assess the appropriateness of the current level of treatment, corresponding with LOCADTR and utilization review instruments
- Coordinate integrated services with medical, mental health, vocational, recovery services, and other social service providers
- Complete detailed progress notes, comprehensive treatment plans, intake/admission assessments, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, and other required documentation
- Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts
- Send weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to HRA through the Substance Abuse Tracking and Reporting System
- Specimen collection for clients and monitors for treatment-related issues
- Check the toxicology reporting portal daily for positive toxicology reports
- Facilitation of individual and group-level interventions during other clinician vacations or leave
- Ensure that clients’ annual medical examinations are completed
- Contact referent and/or family contacts upon admission of new clients
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a mental health discipline (MSW, MHC, etc.)
- Either licensed in the state of New York or working under a limited permit and eligible for licensure
- CASAC credentialing (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) or CASAC-T with a bachelor's degree in a human services-related field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a substance use program
- Possess a demonstrated ability to deliver patient treatment, including communication skills
- Successful engagement in specialized human services training
- Understanding of human interaction and personality development
- Ability to write and record case documentation
- Familiar with Regulatory Agency/OASAS Regulations regarding the operation and practices of patient care
- Understanding of group dynamics is essential
- Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Competent in electronic health records (e.g. AURA Relias, Netsmart, AWARDS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations professionally and courteously
- Bilingual preferred
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Competitive Salary
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 403b Retirement Plans
- Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
- Free Gym Membership to MCC Fitness & 14 TH ST Y Gym
- Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
case managementcounselingtreatment planningpsychosocial assessmentsdocumentationtoxicology reportingpatient treatmentgroup dynamicsmultitaskinghuman services training
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsprofessionalismcourtesyinterpersonal skillsability to engageability to handle challenging situationswriting skillsassessment skillsfacilitation skills
Certifications
Master's Degree in mental health disciplinelicensed in New Yorklimited permit for licensureCASAC credentialingCASAC-T