Senior Outpatient Counselor

Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency Inc Watkins Glen, NY (Onsite) Full-Time

$21.00 - $23.50/Hour

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Job Details

Job Summary:

Provide direct services to FLACRA’s clients via individual, family and group counseling. In addition to the direct service duties, the Senior Counselor provides for clinical backup to the Outpatient Clinic Director. The Senior Counselor provides, under the direction of the Team Manager, assessment of and development of quality care to clients via support and supervision of the FLACRA counseling staff.

Must Have Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 years of any combination of education and supervisory experience in health and human services

• Valid NYS Drivers’ License

• Willing to pursue QHP credentials

• Excellent written & verbal communication

• Knowledge of local behavioral health system

• Ability to multi-task

• Demonstrates composure in challenging situations

  Nice to Have Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Health/Human Services, Masters or higher preferred

• Qualified Health Professional - CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-P

Job Requirements:

Duties:

• Responsible for, but not limited to, providing direct diagnostic evaluative services to clients referred to this Agency by many varied referral sources. To assess the client’s primary and secondary diagnosis and, thus, need for further counseling.

• Supply identified clients direct therapeutic services through individual, conjoint, family and/or group therapy.

• With self-direction and competence, carry out the Agency’s responsibilities to its clientele. Handle intake and service load with independent judgment using self-initiated consultation in technical problems of diagnostic evaluation in treatment techniques.

• Participate in community presentations and training programs.

• Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency or counseling staff.

• As required, direct activities of Addiction Counselors/Evaluators, support staff and students.

• Provide training as needed to peer and new staff on TIER, group skills, etc.

• Aid in the direct supervision of the counseling staff in the absence of the team manager. At the same time being able to handle pressure if there is a clinic problem and also remain calm in a crisis.

• Provide clinical backup for the Program Manager and have good diagnostic abilities.

• Perform other functions as directed. Must have the knowledge regarding OASAS regulations.

About Us:

Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit behavioral health and substance abuse treatment provider with decades of experience and multiple innovative program located throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Our services include outpatient, residential, crisis center, vocational, housing and youth services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the professional development of all our staff and if that is important to you, we invite you to choose FLACRA!

FLACRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. We are dedicated to creating an employee-centered work culture, where all individuals feel valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals, who are dedicated to our community’s recovery & mental health care needs.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$21-$23.50

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type Full-Time

Location Watkins Glen, NY (Onsite)

Job Type Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 05/07/2024

Job ID J2P7TK6MS2QMJZNJPQV