JOB PURPOSE 

Counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders in a New York State OASAS-certified outpatient treatment program. Utilizing a person centered and trauma informed lens; individualized assessment and counseling (telehealth/virtual) services are delivered in Project Contact at the Center for Recovery and Wellness in addition to offsite service locations.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE 

• Provide trauma informed individual therapy and group counseling to adolescents and adults with substance use diagnoses
• Provide family counseling and significant other services
• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients
• Partner with multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, implementing evidence based interventions, offering clinical insight, and providing team based support for clinical operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Clinical Services and Documentation (80%)

• Provide caseload with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions consistent with the individualized treatment plan
• Continuously assess appropriateness of 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
• Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary interventions for clients who may be struggling at current level of care
• Provide evidence-based group counseling
• Complete detailed progress notes, comprehensive treatment plans, intake/admission assessments, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, and other required documentation in accordance with OASAS and CARF standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts, engaging in pre-audits of charts to ensure compliance with OASAS, managed care and CARF standards.
• 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 in order to update the treatment plan
• Check toxicology reporting portal daily to ensure any positive toxicology reports are communicated to supervisory staff, documented, and addressed with client.
• Coordinate integrated services with medical, mental health, housing, vocational, recovery services, and other social service providers
• Facilitation of individual and group level interventions during other clinician vacation or leave
• Ensure that clients’ annual medical examinations are completed, with associated referrals as needed.
• Contact referent and/or family contacts upon admission of new clients in a timely manner, and provide written/oral clinical updates as needed.
• Effective advocacy and collateral contacts to empower clients

Other (20%)

• Outreach to referral sources to expand network of clients.
• Supervision of CASAC-T or MSW, MFT, or MHC Interns as required
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, as well as individual and group supervision.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge 

• CASAC and Bachelor’s Degree or LMSW, LMFT or LMHC or other Human Services related License (LMFT, Ph.D.).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with SUD population
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Must complete 30 hour OASAS Clinical Supervision training once hired to support quality supervision of interns
• Knowledge of strengths based counseling, cognitive behavioral treatment and trauma informed SUD interventions in practice
• Some experience in providing and documenting psychological Mental Health Assessments and Screenings including diagnosis as described in the DSM-V.
• Establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals; providing direct treatment services and referrals for patients; and providing consultation to the treatment staff
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other team members and management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communication skills (written and oral); ability to problem solve; ability to appropriately confront issues; and ability to think creatively. 
• A strong commitment to furthering institutional performance measures through interdisciplinary teamwork is essential.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality. 
• Competency with computer based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and Electronic Health records

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises.
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Ability to uphold the stress of working with clientele who have significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions. 
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality is required 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
• Ability to work in an open or confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand, or walk for an extended period of time.

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 our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14^TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.