The Per Diem Counselor is a paraprofessional that will provide direct services to individuals seeking services for substance use, co-occurring disorders, and/or gambling in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements. The Per Diem Counselor will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family and group sessions and any other prescribed treatment service in accordance with agency and regulatory standards established for this position

• Conduct initial screenings and assessment, including comprehensive assessments under intensive supervision, and collaborate with clinical team on treatment recommendations
• Develop, implement and monitor client treatment plans.
• Collaborate with external service providers to ensure coordination of care.
• Communicate with courts, probation, parole and other external agencies relevant to the client.
• Complete and maintain client case records in a timely manner and in compliance with agency and other regulatory standards
• Assume other tasks, projects and responsibilities assigned to support the operations of the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience providing individual and group counseling to substance use or mental health population either working in an OASAS/OMH setting. Internship experience will be considered.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Additional Information

Location: Hempstead

Salary: $25.00/hr

Schedule: Per Diem

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