Counselor

Maintain ongoing participation in the daily operation of the program through the provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities.

1. →Assist in implementing the established program policies, mission and procedures, as they relate to client services.
2. →Provide treatment services to assigned clients.
3. →Intervene with clients regarding special problems as needed.
4. →Maintain client caseload and provide individual and group counseling as well as perform scheduled assessments.
5. →Assist in facilitating intake/orientation process of new clients.
6. →Facilitate educational/lectures and process groups
7. →Maintain accurate up to date clinical record keeping.
8. →Contributes input for Performance Improvement with regard to quality of care and planning of clinical services.
9. →Provide for crisis intervention with patient or family.
10. →Assist in the development and implementation of program goals.
11. →Conduct outreach to other agencies within the community and to absent clients.
12. →Assist in coordinating services with relevant agencies for individual clients and refer clients to other programs as needed.
13. →Prepare reports, maintains statistical data, attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned.
14. →Maintain confidentiality of all client information as required by law.
15. →Competent to work with patients appropriate to the setting of the agency regarding age and special populations.
16. →Maintain knowledge of OASAS regulations and new developments in a changing health care environment.
17. →Maintain all applicable certificates.
18. →Maintain a current knowledge of reimbursement methods such as managed care, Medicaid and commercial insurance.
19. →Work as a team player in all areas to enhance the program as a whole.
20. →Represent our agency with an ethical, fair and positive attitude.
21. →Responsible for all aspects of case management regarding insurance issues.
22. →Assist with food services as needed.
23. →Responsible for safe escort or transport of patients as needed (medical transportations/bus passes).
24. →Responsible for participation in Utilization Review.
25. →Responsible for maintaining contact with families and respective agencies/caseworkers etc.
26. →Any other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree or Certificate from OASAS approved training program.
• One or more years experience in Alcoholism or Substance Abuse Treatment.
• CASAC/*CASAC-T or QHP.