Clinical Counselor

Odyssey House • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

Requirements

• CASAC or CASAC-T preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to deliver culturally competent services to a diverse client population in an urban setting.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling and case management services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational issues.
• Documenting all provided services in a manner that is compliant with regulatory and third-party payor requirements.
• Coordinating and providing treatment services based on the individualized treatment plan including discharge planning.
• Advocating for and promoting a recovery-based lifestyle.
• Working closely with the rest of the staff as an integral part of the clinical team.
• Administering comprehensive psychosocial assessment tools at intake and at various points in accordance with Odyssey House policy and procedures.
• Providing individual counseling, group counseling and case management services onsite and in the home or community.
• Formulating a comprehensive individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each client, monitoring achievement of objectives, and reviewing and updating the treatment plan in accordance with clinical needs of the client.
• Maintaining up-to-date client clinical records including at minimum: treatment planning, group counseling notes, progress notes, and the monitoring of social determinants of health in accordance with regulatory guidelines and program standards.
• Providing crisis intervention services.
• Responsible for ongoing client discharge planning beginning at admission.
• Providing ongoing assessment of each assigned client, monitoring for any changes in clinical needs.
• Assuring timely and effective care coordination with collateral services providers, family members and criminal/family justice agencies.
• Delivering clinical services in accordance with evidence-based curricula and training.
• Acting as a liaison with all referral agencies providing regular verbal and written progress reports.
• Establishing community and agency affiliations which address the client’s need and strengthen the delivery of services.
• Providing education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, regarding client’s substance use/misuse and related behavioral issues.
• Conducting collection of samples for toxicology randomly and as needed.
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
• Attending all required in-service training seminars.
• Participating in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed