Outreach Development Corporation Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives . Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org .

Position:

Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) 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 SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure. Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner. Supervise clients in self-medication (under 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. Facilitation of service groups. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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 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. Position Status This is a part-time position.

Monday:

3pm-8pm

Wednesday:

4pm-8pm

Friday:

5pm-9pm

Saturday:

9pm-2pm 19