COUNSELOR (CASAC; CASAC-T)

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday 9am - 5pm

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm

Wednesday 9am - 5pm

Thursday 12pm - 8pm

Friday 9am - 5pm

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor for our Family Recovery Center in Mastic. The Counselor will provide counseling to individuals, groups and families directly impacted by alcohol and drugs and consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports as needed. Facilitate referrals and follow-up on those services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Counselor will provide the most appropriate and highest level of service to clients.
• Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services; possibly primarily mandated by probation.
• Complete intake assessments.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Make accurate diagnosis and confer with supervisor when needed.
• Provide each client with realistic crisis plan.
• Work with client to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed.
• Efficiently access other necessary services for client.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
• Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues.
• Facilitate groups for clients depending upon client need. 
• Register appropriate clients in impaired driver system.
• Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population.
• Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate.
• Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments.
• Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
• Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures.
• Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes.
• Adhere to OASAS regulations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
• All other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

CASAC/CASAC-T or related education required.

Two years’ experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Experience working with adolescent and teens may be required. 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; Electronic Health Records preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.