• Position: Primary Counselor The Primary 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 and mental health problems. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Job Scope: • Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan. • Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan. • Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure. • Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools. • Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats. • Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision). • Participate in both individual and group supervision. • Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor. • Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports. • Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule. • Other duties as assigned. Supervised by Program Director Qualifications • Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred. • CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-Advanced • 2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders • 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems • 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus • Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. • 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.