Outpatient Clinical Counselor - 223870
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Medix is looking for a dedicated CASAC Counselor for a position in outpatient clinics located in the Bronx and Lower Manhattan area. This position will be focused on counseling and aiding those who have substance abuse disorders by utilizing a person-centered and trauma informed lens.
What you'll do: Offer trauma-informed individual therapy and group counseling for adolescents and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.Provide family counseling and services for significant others.Collaborate with referral sources, ensuring consistent updates and progress reports on clients.Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to assess diagnoses, develop treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, offer clinical expertise, and provide team-based support for clinical operations.
What's your day to day like: Maintain ongoing Shelter site referrals with Provider Site staff.Provide Low-Threshold Clinical Services weekly using evidence-based curriculums.Respond to PCO Directors' directives on clinical oversight, documentation, and scheduling.Conduct Intakes as directed by the Director of Admissions and Dept. Staff.Build relationships with Shelter Administration, Case Managers, and staff.Maintain a client census of 10-15 with a max of 25, forming unique client relationships.Collaborate with the Director of Peer Services.Enhance positive client shelter experiences.Demonstrate strong independent work with creativity and client engagement.Report directly to the Manager of Ambulatory Services.
What are the requirements: Master's Degree in mental health discipline, licensed in New York or eligible for licensure.CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 with bachelor's degree, or LMSW with 2 years of SUD experience.Experience with substance-abusing clients.Strong multitasking and professionalism.Maintain confidentiality.Team player with organizational and computer skills.Work with diverse clients and staff professionally and empathetically.Familiarity with Regulatory Agency/OASAS Regulations.Understanding of group dynamics.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Excellent communication skills.Bilingualism is a plus.Self-motivated.
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