Outpatient Counselor, Therapist I or II
About The Position
Conifer Park is seeking a Counselor/Therapist I or II to join its outpatient team in Plattsburgh, New York. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team and provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and diagnostic services to patients in an outpatient setting. The position also provides process-oriented and didactic group counseling, as well as individual, family, or crisis counseling to a caseload. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A sign-on bonus is available for qualifying health professionals (CASAC, LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW). The maximum bonus is $3,000, with the final amount dependent on full-time-equivalent status for the selected shift; it is paid in three installments at 90 days, one year, and two years. Competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan are offered in a supportive working environment. Background checks, pre-employment screening, and drug screening are required. Conifer Park is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Counselor: Associate degree in chemical dependency or a related field and one year of applicable experience.
- Counselor: Current CASAC-T or CASAC certification.
- Counselor: CPR certification required within six months of hire.
- Therapist I: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience.
- Therapist I: CASAC or Qualified Health Professional (QHP) per OASAS 800 Regulations.
- Therapist I: CPR certification required within six months of hire.
- Therapist II: Master’s degree in a related field.
- Therapist II: Current LMHC or LMSW and one year of experience.
- Therapist II: CASAC or Qualified Health Professional (QHP) per OASAS 800 Regulations.
- Background checks, pre-employment screening, and drug screening are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnostic services to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Provide process-oriented and didactic group counseling services.
- Provide individual, family, or crisis counseling to a caseload.
- Function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Benefits
- Pension plan
- Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualifying health professionals, paid in three installments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
