CCBHC, IOP CASAC-T COUNSELOR

JOB TITLE: IOP CASAC COUNSELOR

REPORT TO: IOP Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: CCBHC

We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:

• Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization; Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment; Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning; Outpatient mental health and substance use services; Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk; Targeted case management; Psychiatric rehabilitation services; Peer support, counselor services, and family support services; and, Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans.

SUMMARY: The Coney Island (CI) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) CASAC COUNSELOR will join the CI CCBHC IOP team to provide short term group and individual therapies as well as case management services for individuals recovering from substance addiction and needing support 3 days a week. The IOP team is part of the CCBHC program, which is dedicated to integrating treatment for mental health, substance use and primary medical care in the Coney Island area. The person will be actively providing recovery support services and counseling in the IOP to assist individuals with improving their motivation, coping and building personal strengths to deal with challenges to their recovery. The person will assist the IOP team with developing a person-centered recovery plan with the provision of therapeutic services during IOP and with the aftercare experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide intake evaluations, pre-admission assessments, and brief screenings. Define appropriate level of care based
• Obtain initial authorization for all relevant cases. Facilitate new patient’s entry into treatment (clinic rules, procedures) and coordinate process with the medical, nursing and administrative staff. Request patient records from previous treatment facilities where indicated.
• Conduct observed urines and breathalyzers for patients.
• Monitor patient attendance and toxicology results on an ongoing basis. Evaluate patients’ use of illicit substances, alcohol and prescribed medication.
• Maintain a client caseload and be responsible with maintaining the patients’ records.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans for patient caseload that is in CCBHC compliance.
• Conduct individual, group and family psychotherapy as well as case management, crisis intervention and referral services utilizing evidence-based practices to support clients in their recovery goals.
• Assess patient needs and refer to supplementary services such as Self Help, Mental Health, Educational programs, Vocational training, Employment services, Social Services, Legal or Family Planning.
• Develop progress notes for every face-to-face contact on same day of service including Evidenced Based Interventions (CBT, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Medication Assisted Treatment and others).
• Maintain confidentiality in adherence to HIPPA guidance.
• Collaborate with client and IOP team to identify the services clients should receive based on stage of change, immediate needs, and recommended treatment objectives.
• Assess and provide referral to resources for housing, income support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, and primary care needs.
• Assist clients with linkages to and systems navigation within the behavioral health, human services, and criminal justice systems as appropriate.
• Act as an advocate and liaison for clients in accessing resources to support service plan goals and the path to recovery.
• Involve family and significant others in the client’s treatment with the team.
• Provide direct recovery support with trauma-informed approaches, wellness counseling, harm reduction counseling based on motivational interviewing.
• Complete Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), safety, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention plans as appropriate and directed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team which includes therapists, care coordinators, other certified peer specialists, mobile crisis clinicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists to assist with an integrated person-centered goal planning.
• Communicates to the supervisor about the need for proper treatment and referral protocols with respect to child abuse, domestic violence, consultation with specialty clinics, and referral both within and outside of IDCC.
• Follow policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with CCBHC program requirements and regulations for substance abuse services.
• Develops and implements treatment plans tailored to individual client needs for a person-centered approach.
• Complies with billing and reimbursement requirements, maximizing revenue potential while maintaining program integrity.
• Comply with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure adherence to program requirements and standards.
• Complete agency training to improve cultural competency and trauma informed

care as they align to CCBHC MCT and Agency specific mission.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Available to travel/work evening and weekend hours as required by the grant and agency needs.
• Work collaboratively with the CCBHC Interdisciplinary Team as well as external agencies and community stakeholders.
• Attend required management and staff meeting. Complete CCBHC and organizational trainings.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of volunteer or paid work experience providing peer support to individuals with a substance use disorder as a Recovery Coach or Provisional CRPA
• Personal experience of recovery of mental health and or substance use disorder.
• Knowledgeable regarding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills. Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues.
• Knowledgeable with regard to the availability of community facilities and resources for referral, transfer and discharge planning.
• Strong crisis intervention skills.
• Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records.
• Ability to work with challenging clients.
• Comfortable with community outreach and home visits.
• Comfortable and competency working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
• Bilingual skill in a language other English (i.e. Spanish, Russian or Cantonese) is desired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS license or credentials required: Advance CASAC or Master’s level CASAC
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Medical including Dental and Vision
• Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
• Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
• 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
• Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
• Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program for qualifying candidate
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral Bonus

Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.

Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committee to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB is unite to every community.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Experience:

• SUD: 2 years (Preferred)
• SUD counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Cantonese (Preferred)
• Russian (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS CASAC, CASAC_T (Required)

Location:

• Brooklyn, NY 11224 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11224 (Required)

Work Location: In person