Counselor (Per Diem)

Outreach is seeking an experienced and extremely motivated Per Diem Counselor to work in our adolescent residential program located in Ridgewood, Queens. The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.   

What You Will Do:   

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).  
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.  
• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Provide overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• Facilitate service groups.
• Other duties as assigned.   

Who You Are:    

• 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 in an OASAS funded facility a plus
• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. 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. 
• Position requires standing for long periods of time in order to ensure proper floor supervision of clients   

At Outreach, we enjoy a strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and ongoing professional training. Our enthusiastic employees love what they do and the positive impact they make every day.  Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.