Substance Abuse Counselor-PT

Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding. 

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the Part Time Primary Counselor position in our Outpatient Program located in Bellport, Long Island. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. 

What You Will Do: 

• Provide various outpatient mental health services with the goal of patient recovery. 
• Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies. 
• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment. 
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services. 
• Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are: 

• CASAC-T, CASAC, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, OR LMFT 
• 2-3 years of experience within the behavioral health or substance abuse disorder field
• 1-2 years of experience  working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work one of the required shifts

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must have ability to travel among assigned sites as needed. There may be long periods of standing, sitting, and computer usage. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.