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Outreach Development Corporation Substance Abuse Counselor-PT in Brentwood, New York
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Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address 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 www.opiny.org.
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Outreach is seeking a qualified Part Time Counselor to work at our Outpatient Recovery Center located on the grounds of Pilgrim State at 998 Crooked Hill Rd., Building 5, Brentwood, NY. The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is responsible for the delivery and implementation of clinical services to an adult population of clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems. The schedule for this position is 19 hours and is flexible: 4PM- 9PM Monday - Friday; Saturday (optional).
What You Will Do:
· Provide various clinical or substance abuse services.
· Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.
· Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.
· Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
· Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
· Other duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
· CASAC-T, CASAC, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMSW, LMHC OR LMFT; MHC-LP, MSW-LP
· 2-3 years of experience within the behavioral health or substance abuse disorder field
· 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus
· Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
· Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
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Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.
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.