Counselor III- CSEDNY BROOKLYN

Argus Community Inc•New York, NY

7d•$33 - $38

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Counselor III provides substance use, mental health, and integrated treatment to a diverse population of individuals and/or significant others. The role applies advanced skills developed through education and experience and regularly involves mental health therapies and substance use counseling. The Counselor III manages assigned cases in accordance with New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Part 822 outpatient treatment guidelines.

Requirements

Licensed master’s-level clinician; LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required.
At least 5 years of SUD and integrated treatment service provision.
Proficiency working with an electronic health record (EHR).
Strong clinical, documentation, and organizational skills.
Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals in recovery.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

CASAC credential preferred.
Experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment services to individuals and/or significant others with substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health diagnoses.
Perform and review intake, psychosocial, and comprehensive evaluations in accordance with OASAS Part 822 regulations and Argus policies and procedures.
Provide on-site assessment, intervention, and treatment for psychological and psychiatric issues and disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
Evaluate crisis situations and implement appropriate interventions.
Confer with other service providers to integrate SUD and mental health treatment in the outpatient setting.
Provide individual counseling to assigned clients according to an established schedule.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records in compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies and procedures.
Use evidence-based practices to facilitate therapeutic groups for clients with SUD and mental health issues.
Ensure delivery of screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, record-keeping, and consultation services.
Apply psychotherapy, human development, learning theory, group dynamics, and other best practices to promote mental health and addiction recovery.
Generate required reports and billing to meet agency and referral-source requirements.
Complete accurate monthly reporting for OASAS, grant managers, Argus Executive Management, STARS, and other recipients.
Monitor and track client toxicology samples according to OASAS, agency, and referral-source standards.
Collaborate with the Medical Team to coordinate medication services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, including case conferences, utilization reviews, quality improvement, and incident reviews.
Participate actively in clinical supervision, focusing on professional development and optimizing service delivery.
Develop linkages with other service providers and community-based resources.
Maintain credentials through professional development, continuing education, and timely recertification.
Follow the training schedule and submit completion certificates when required.
Ensure program staff uphold the agency's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including 42 CFR confidentiality requirements and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.