Counselor (CASAC, CASAC-P, CASAC-T, Advance CASAC)

Job Title: Counselor (CASAC, CASAC-P, CASAC-T, Advance CASAC)

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11224

Salary: Starting at $25/hour

Type: Full-time and Part-time

Schedule: Variable Schedule (Day,Evening,Weekend)

Benefits: Yes

Job breakdown

Adhere to OASAS' regulatory operation standards of a Medically Supervised Inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilization program 816, Inpatient Rehabilitation Program 818 or 822 outpatient program dependent on assignment for both at the state and federal levels. Assist with the maintenance of policies and procedures that will be utilized in the implementation of all regulatory standards. Assist with ensuring that standard of patient care is maintained; these standards are based in "best practice approaches". Adhere to standards of organizational values, vision, mission, and service to the recovery community. All core duties and responsibilities are subject to periodic revision. This person directly reports to the Clinical Director.

Core Duties

• Responsible for maintaining and managing
• Weekly individual and group counseling sessions (as assigned).
• Performsassessmentandintakeas
• Assist with the development of clinical treatment tracks that are diversified in language and culture that will meet the treatment and service needs of patients and
• Under the supervision of a master level Qualified Health Provider (QHP), assist with weekly utilization reviews based on established clinical and administrative
• Under the supervision of a master level QHP, assist with monthly skills-based workshops relative to chemical
• Assist with the review, process, and distribute incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed
• Provideinputforemployeereviewsas requested
• Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews
• Assist with the assessment and intake process
• Conduct waived testing for urine
• Assistwiththeclinicaldischarge process
• Record individual patient data in the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) Substance abuse Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) as required weekly/monthly, if applicable.
• Monitorspatienttoxicology
• Maintain a clean work envoronment
• Treatment planning and psychosocial completion
• Meet with patients for individual sessions as required by OASAS and Joint Commission regulatory requirments
• Ensure patient receives all required referrals and discharge information
• Maintain confidentiality of patients at all times as per regulations
• Utilization reviews as needed by QHP
• All clinical documentation must be reviewed by master level counselor and QHP

Skills you will bring to the table

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate daily activities to maximize productivity.
• Ability to meet documentation and reporting deadlines in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Client Service - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs and solicits client feedback to improve service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

Non-negotiables

• Current and Valid CASAC- P, CASAC, CASAC- T, or Advance CASAC
• Must demonstrate competence in the specific areas relevant to this role
• Must have computer skills.

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