COUNSELOR
Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Job Description:
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services
agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals,
children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at
home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60
social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations,
Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island's most
vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARYFamily Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor for
our Family Recovery Center (FRC) in Riverhead. The Family Recovery
Center provides individual and group therapy to children, families,
and adults directly impacted by alcohol and drugs. The Counselor
will consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports,
as needed, and facilitate referrals and follow-up on those
services. We offer a generous benefits package including the
following:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more! RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Counselor will provide the most appropriate and highest
level of service to clients.
- Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management
services; possibly primarily mandated by probation.
- Complete intake assessments.
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
- Make accurate diagnosis and confer with supervisor when
needed.
- The Counselor will provide each client with a realistic crisis
plan.
- Work with clients to develop and reach treatment goals and
change goals as needed.
- Efficiently access other necessary services for client.
- Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS
required documentation in a timely manner.
- Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
- Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of
significant issues.
- Facilitate groups for clients depending upon client need.
- The Counselor will register appropriate clients in impaired
driver system.
- Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a
timely and professional manner.
- Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client
population.
- Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate.
- Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed
appointments.
- Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to
client care.
- Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and
Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
- Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate
procedures.
- Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of
schedule changes.
- Adhere to OASAS regulations.
- Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
- All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma
or equivalent required.CASAC/CASAC-T or related education
required.Minimum of 2 years of experience with substance use
disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders
preferred.Experience working with adolescent and teens may be
required.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving,
and verbal and written communication skills required.Ability to
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work
closely with referral sources required.Proficient computer skills,
including Microsoft Office required; Electronic Health Records
preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred. "Family Service League is
committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising
respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to
attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets
the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve.
Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all
backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which
they feel potentially qualified."
Compensation details: 47000-52000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Family Service League Inc., West Haven , COUNSELOR, Other , Riverhead, Connecticut
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