Primary Counselor

Position: Primary Counselor

The Primary Counselor 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. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

• Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.

• Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.

• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

• Participate in both individual and group 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.

• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervised by

Program Director

Qualifications

o Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred.

o 2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders

o 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems

o 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus

o Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.

o Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.

o Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.

o Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

o Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Position Status

This is a full-time position.