Senior Counselor

FLACRA•Watkins Glen, NY

3d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Counselor provides direct clinical services and supports high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment at an OASAS Part 822 outpatient clinic. The role maintains an assigned caseload while offering clinical guidance, consultation, training, and support to counseling staff under the direction of the Outpatient Clinic Director. It also supports clinical documentation oversight, quality improvement, staff development, and continuity of clinical services in compliance with OASAS regulations, agency policies, and standards of care.

Requirements

Be a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) as defined by NYS OASAS regulations.
Have at least one year of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment.
Possess and maintain applicable professional credentials or licensure.
Hold a valid New York State driver's license.
Have the ability to supervise and direct the activities of counselors and other staff.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse individuals, staff, and community service providers.
Have knowledge of the local behavioral health service system.
Demonstrate multitasking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, and the ability to remain calm in a crisis.
Have E-Record skills.

Nice To Haves

CASAC Advanced, CASAC Master, or appropriate NYSED licensure qualifying the individual to provide clinical supervision.
Experience in outpatient treatment, clinical documentation, and staff development.

Responsibilities

Provide assessments, individual and group counseling, family counseling, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Maintain an assigned caseload and complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with OASAS, payer, and agency requirements.
Use person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based treatment approaches suited to individuals’ needs.
Provide counseling staff with clinical guidance, consultation, and support on assessments, treatment planning, interventions, and complex cases.
Assist the Clinic Director with documentation monitoring, chart reviews, identifying deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Assist with clinical supervision and oversight of counseling staff as assigned and within credentialing and scope-of-practice requirements.
Provide clinical and operational support in the Clinic Director’s absence, within assigned authority and professional qualifications.
Support orientation, onboarding, training, and professional development for counseling staff.
Assist with training on electronic health records, clinical documentation, group facilitation, and agency procedures.
Participate in clinical case reviews, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and supervision activities.
Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, nursing, and other clinical providers to coordinate and integrate treatment services.
Help identify and address barriers to treatment engagement, retention, and continuity of care.
Support appropriate referrals and coordination with internal programs, community providers, and higher levels of care.
Assist the Clinic Director with monitoring clinical service delivery, documentation compliance, and program performance expectations.
Respond appropriately to clinical concerns, patient crises, and safety issues, consulting program leadership and other professionals as needed.
Maintain knowledge of OASAS Part 822 regulations, clinical standards, confidentiality requirements, patient rights, and agency policies.
Support quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions to strengthen clinical practice and treatment outcomes.
Participate in community presentations, outreach, and professional development opportunities as assigned.
Promote a professional, supportive, and accountable clinical environment that encourages teamwork, effective communication, and quality patient care.
Perform other assigned duties and functions.