Clinical Counselor Residential Services

Job Description

Job Description

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

The Center for Recovery and Wellness takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to recovery and wellness that responds to the distinct needs of each individual. Programs include residential and outpatient addiction treatment, recovery services, prevention education, and community programming. CRW offers culturally competent, evidence-based programs and services that strengthen individuals and communities, enhance resiliency, and foster lasting recovery.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Counselor Residential Services who will aid individuals who have substance use disorders in Pride Site, a New York State OASAS-certified residential treatment program. The Clinical Counselor will provide individual case management and group counseling to adults with substance use diagnoses, as well as their families and significant others. The Clinical Counselor will partner with a multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, providing coverage of clients individual and group sessions, and offering clinical insight and expertise. .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical and Documentation 

• Provide up to 20 clients with biweekly individual case management sessions to continuously assess appropriateness of current level of treatment.
• Coordinate services with medical, mental health, and other social service providers; communicate with the on-site outpatient program to ensure clients on caseload are receiving and responding to clinical care in the outpatient program while residing in the treatment facility.
• Arrange and participate in multidisciplinary interventions for clients on caseload who may be struggling at the current level of care and follow up by assessing progress incrementally.
• Provide evidence-based group counseling to clients in the residential program.
• Complete detailed progress notes, comprehensive treatment plans, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, and other required documentation in accordance with standards.
• Maintain accurately and organized clinical charts, engaging in pre-audits of charts to ensure compliance with OASAS and managed care standards.
• Send weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to HRA through the Substance Abuse Tracking and Reporting System.
• Check the toxicology reporting portal daily to ensure any positive toxicology reports are communicated to supervisory staff, documented, and addressed with the resident.
• Ensure that clients’ annual medical examinations and psychiatric evaluations are completed, completing referrals as needed.
• Contact the mandating source upon admission of new clients in a timely manner and provide written/oral clinical updates as needed.
• Make collateral contacts for clients.

Other 

• Outreach to referral sources to expand the network of clients.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required, as well as individual and group supervision.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LP-MHC or LMSW. required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the SUD population.
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate.
• Ability to work with a diverse set of clients with differing presentations.
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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