What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Assistant position at Behavioral Health Services North Inc?
BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!
Your role at BHSN:
As a Counselor Assistant at BHSN, you will assist residents of an OASAS licensed community residence to maintain sobriety as they develop their recovery and skills to transition to independent living.
What’s in it for you?
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
- Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
- With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
- As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
- Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
What your day might look like:
- Perform duties in accordance with OASAS Counselor Scope of Practice
- Assists resident with case management needs including but not limited to transportation, linkage to other services and discharge planning
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies/procedures, including those relating to scope of practice
- Attends various meetings/appointments to represent BHSN and/or resident(s)
- Additional duties as assigned
Your skills and qualifications:
- HS Diploma/GED required; higher education preferred
- Minimum of 1-year experience working in health care or health care coordination required.
- Excellent time management, organization, verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail is required
- Proficiency with Office 365
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- CPR certification within 6 months of employment
- OASAS Trainings as assigned.
EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.