Counselor (Per Diem)

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure. 
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Complete assessments, intakes, and participates in level of care determined by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations. 
• Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at unit. 
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical, and competent manner. 
• Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions. 
• Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. 
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e. Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts. Etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized, or other responses. 
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services. 
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents, and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication long, incident reports, and/or elopement reports. 
• Provide overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule. 
• Facilitate service groups.
• Conduct toxicology testing, as needed. 
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred. 
• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus. 

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Flexibility in scheduling, if needed. 
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives. 
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning. 
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.