Job Description

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Job Summary:

The Counselor III is responsible for providing counseling and substance abuse services to residents of the OASAS Part 820 Chemical Dependency Services Program. They are a part of the Clinical Team work to ensure that the agency's mission of providing individual counseling, group therapy and crisis intervention for MH/SU persons is adhered to. Moreover, services are provided within a drug- and violence-free Residential Treatment Program. They are responsible for adhering to OASAS and the agency's policies and procedures, and for bringing all significant concerns regarding the program and/or residents to the Management Team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilitates therapeutic groups as assigned and documents results in group notes and any significant issues in progress notes Ensures regular urine samples are taken as clinically appropriate. Monitors and encourages resident's participation in daily meetings Facilitates daily meetings and seminars, when needed, to address treatment concerns and issues, and makes everyone aware of all matters pertaining to the program Facilitates intervention in concert with the treatment team around crisis or special situations Conducts individual counseling sessions with each resident on caseload and documents results in clinical folder
The content of the counseling sessions must relate to treatment plan goals, and must meet OASAS regulations

Facilitate weekly groups (i.e. caseload, relapse prevention, encounter, chemical dependency, request and live out groups where treatment plan goals are addressed) and enters results in progress notes Ensures that all reportable incidents that occur during program hours are documented and reviewed by the Program Director. Monitors and ensures the resident's ADL Skills are developed in a consistent and satisfactory manner. These issues must be addressed in groups and individually. The primary counselor must observe and relate to residents on a daily basis and provide feedback to the treatment team regarding behaviors and problems. Must note such matters in the daily communication log. Participates in daily feedback meetings, scheduled staff development meetings, and scheduled staff training sessions. Attends progress review meetings and presents residents for review as needed. Attends treatment plan meetings weekly, which are led by the Program Director/Coordinator. It is part of the Argus philosophy that consumers are responsible for taking their own medication. However, a primary counselor/case manager may be present and monitor consumers when they take their medication. Participates in the identification of health and legal problems of the consumers and communicates in a timely manner such information to the treatment team.

Qualifications/Criteria:

Must have working knowledge of the regulations that govern 820 Residential Treatment Programs Must be able to relate effectively to contract managers, evaluators, regulatory and other agencies Must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of handling routine and crisis situations using good judgment and direction.

We follow the NYC Workplace Vaccination requirements.*

Education:

Master's Degree from an accredited school in an appropriate social service and/or public health field and provisionally licensed
And/or

Advanced CASAC with Degree

DISCLAIMER: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to change, add, or delete, at any time, any part of this job description to meet the needs of the Agency.

Work Location

: In person

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are subject to a drug test.

NYC law prohibits us from requiring you to share information about your current or past salary. Although we may discuss salary expectations with you, you should not interpret any of our questions as seeking or requiring information about your current or past salary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person