Counselor (Part-Time)
Outreach Development Corporation · opiny.org
Roosevelt, BrentwoodOn-siteMid level2–3 yrsPart-time
The job in short
Substance use and mental health counselor running individual and group clinical sessions.
ClinicalInsurance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
- Location as listed
- Roosevelt, NY, US
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position: Counselor
The Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of clinical series to a population of individuals who experience substance misuse and symptoms of mental health disorders. The Counselor serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and reports to the Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, or Director.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Essential Duties:
• Provide individual sessions consistent with client need, person-centered care, and best practices.
• Facilitate group sessions related to various topics including but not limited to: substance use, relapse prevention, trauma, life skills, stages of change, etc.
• Document all service delivery in the EHR promptly and consistent with insurance and stakeholder standards.
• Ensure that 70% of work hours are spent providing services.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, as well as individual and group supervision.
• Deescalate client crises when appropriate and report all incidents to site managers.
• Complete toxicology testing consistent with OASAS and Outreach policies.
• Attend speaking engagements or tabling events.
• Maintain training appropriate to role and credential/licensure.
• Based on credential/licensure, the counselor may supervise interns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum CASAC-T, CASAC or MSW/MHC/MFT/CAT eligible for limited permit, or a fully licensed clinician.
• 2-3 years of experience with substance use disorders.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
• 1-2 years of experience working in an OASAS-licensed facility a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to network with community organizations.
• Action-oriented, adaptable and innovative.
• Ability to develop rapport and engage with clients to support clinical goals and retention.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
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