First Steps to Recovery is a 30-year-old free-standing private substance abuse OASAS licensed outpatient with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Currently under new management FSTR is a hybrid (Virtual, In-Person and Mobile) Outpatient that services 5 boroughs, Long Island and in total 17 counties of NY State (downstate and upstate). It's a unique, comprehensive outpatient program with a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Serving a wide range of clients from LTBGQ , Adults, Russian and Spanish speaking communities with substance use/abuse disorders. FSTR is a modern, fast-paced, fast growing and client centric. We offer many traditional services of an outpatient, like one on one and group therapies. However what makes us different from everyone else beside the flexibility of delivering our services virtually and in person we also offer Family therapy, Russian Speaking track (Russian therapists and Russian speaking recovery coaches) and a mobile unit staffed with CRPAs (recovery coaches) which meet our clients where they are at, in the field, connect them with the recovery self-help groups and community of their choice (AA, NA, Smart Recovery and others) and build recovery plans with them to make sure that they are on track in their recovery journey.

FSTR is looking for a motivated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated staff. The candidate must be bi-lingual in English and Russian and should possess a thoughtful desire to help people who are struggling with addiction. This person is a team player, able to utilize this unique body of knowledge and skill base to inform, motivate, guide, and assist those people affected by problems related to the abuse of drugs and other substances.

CLINICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION TITLE: Clinician
INCUMBENT: CASAC-T, CASAC, CASAC-2, LMSW or LMHC

DEPARTMENT: 822 Outpatient
DIRECT SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Clinical Director/Program Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Adhere to the regulatory operation standards of 822 outpatient at the state and federal levels. Assist with the maintenance of policies and procedures that will be utilized in the implementation of all regulatory standards. Assist with ensuring that the standard of patient care is maintained; these standards are based on "best practice approaches". Adhere to standards of organizational values, vision, mission, and service to the recovery community. All core duties and responsibilities are subject to periodic revision.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Maintain and manage clinical needs of assigned caseload ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all interventions/services.

● Conduct and document individual counseling sessions, as required by OASAS regulations.

● Conduct and document group counseling sessions (as assigned)

● Perform various assessments (including, but not limited to Managed Care Assessments, Trauma Assessment, and Intake Assessment as needed)

● Follow all FSTR’s outpatient guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.

● Maintain patient confidentiality as required by all applicable statutes (42 CFR part 2, HIPAA)

● Complete all consents as required (aftercare, medical, post-treatment)

● Complete Emergency Consent and if appropriate consents for family/concerned individuals. Communicate treatment progress and engage, if need be, to avoid early termination of treatment episode

● Complete consent and communicate with referral sources.

● Work in coordination with DC Planner (and independently in absence of DC planner), completing discharge documentation as required.

● Assist with discharge utilization reviews based on established clinical and administrative protocols

● Ensure that daily treatment schedules are followed (groups, individual sessions), and provide coverage where necessary.

● Assist with the assessment and intake process as required.

● Client documentation of all individual/group and intake sessions ensuring compliance with insurance and OASAS guidelines.

● Complete Incident Reports as necessary

● Remain current with, and utilize evidence-based treatment approaches (e.g., MET, CBT, MAT-SAMHSA group curriculum. Conduct, and demonstrate competence in group, psychoeducation, and individual sessions.

● Maintain proper certifications and attend all necessary training in order to remain current in clinical approaches.

● Manage patient conflict, and intervene in crises utilizing de-escalating techniques (e.g., verbal altercations, AMA risk).

● Participate in weekly supervision meetings.

● Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

● Maintain a clean work environment.

· COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively in writing and orally all relevant information related to patients, patient property, environment of care. Makes timely and complete entries of all incidents as required.

· COLLABORATION: Works collaboratively with all other departments to ensure that daily program schedule is followed.

· COURTEOUS & ETHICAL CONDUCT: Interact in an ethical and courteous manner with all callers, visitors, patients, families, referents, co-workers, and supervisors. Adhere to all aspects of the Canon of Ethics and Justice Center Code of Conduct.

· CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Participate in process of ongoing evaluation of job competencies by engaging in the following:

Identify and articulate strengths and areas of improvement as it relates to Organizational and Professional Responsibilities and Competencies, as well as Position Specific and Departmental Responsibilities and Competencies

Develop and articulate plan and methods for improving in areas that require improvement, as well as maintaining competence in areas of strength.

Track and maintain any license, certification, or accreditation required for specific position. Track and complete all in-services, courses, and certifications required by organization and/or certifying body

Seek out and utilize regular supervision, as well as during crises.

Participate in semi-annual review, and annual evaluation.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11235 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11235