Position: Counselor (Part-time) The Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support, and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring ad mental health problems. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Essential Duties: • Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure. • Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision). • Complete assessments, intakes, and participates in level of care determined by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations. • Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at unit. • Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical, and competent manner. • Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions. • Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e. Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts. Etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized, or other responses. • Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services. • Communicate all pertinent information, incidents, and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication long, incident reports, and/or elopement reports. • Provide overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule. • Facilitate service groups. • Conduct toxicology testing, as needed. • Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with the agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability. • Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred. • 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders. • 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. • 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus. Preferred Qualifications: • Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. • Flexibility in scheduling, if needed. • Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives. • Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures. • Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning. • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.