Clinical Counselor - Ambulatory

JOB PURPOSE 

Counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders. Utilizing a person centered and trauma informed lens; individualized assessment and counseling (telehealth/virtual) services are delivered in offsite locations. 

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE 

• Provide trauma informed individual therapy and group counseling to adolescents and adults with substance use diagnoses
• Provide family counseling and significant other services
• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients
• Partner with multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, implementing evidence based interventions, offering clinical insight, and providing team based support for clinical operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

•  Daily ongoing strategies to maintain crucial and ongoing Shelter site referrals with the Provider Site staff. 

• Provide Low threshold Clinical Services – one  caseload per week (utilize evidenced based curriculums) , and one Individual Session per week.
• Respond to PCO Directors directives regarding clinical oversite of services, documentation and scheduling i.e. Case Conference, etc.
• Conduct Intakes – Respond to oversite and administrative  instructions of Director of Admissions and Dept. Staff regarding Intakes.
• Establish Relationships with Shelter Administration, Case managers and line staff.
• Maintain Census of 10 to 15 Patients at all times / Maximum Client enrollment is 25. Establish unique relationships with clients 
• Represent The Educational Alliance & Center for Recovery & Wellness – act as Ambassador.
• Work in cooperation with Director of Peer Services.
• Contribute to & provide positive client shelter experience.
• STRONG ability to work independently, with minimal day to day oversite. Be creative, hands on, aggressive with efforts to obtain client contact.
• Establish a presence of “Fun, Caring, Confidence, Can do, Consistency, and Relentlessness for Engagement” with Clients. Enjoy your role!
• Report Directly to Manager of Ambulatory Services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/Required Knowledge 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge 

• Master’ Degree in a mental health discipline (MSW; MHC; etc.), licensed in the state of New York or working under a limited permit and eligible for licensure.
• CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 and bachelor's degree, or LMSW with 2 years of SUD experience 
• Some experience working directly with substance abusing clients 
• 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.
• Familiar with Regulatory Agency/OASAS Regulations regarding the operation and practices of patient care. 
• Understanding of group dynamics is essential.
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Bilingual in any language a plus.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff.

Physical Requirements  

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position which are reviewed on each individual case.   

While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
• Ability to work in an open or confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand or walk for an extended period of time.

• Work schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays, however commencing with a Monday through Friday schedule until August 2021; with a required two late evenings

 Role Key Competencies

Team Player

Flexible

Adaptable

Communication

Planning and Organizing

Organized

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 of this position.

EEO Info

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.