Outreach Development Corp.
PT Adolescent Residential Social Worker
Outreach Development Corp., Brentwood, New York, United States, 11717
Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding.Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Part Time Social Worker / Counselor to work in our Adolescent Residential Program located in Brentwood, NY. The Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor
is responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services in a substance abuse treatment setting. 4 days per week 4p-10p evenings preferable.What You Will Do:Facilitate various formats (e.g. individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner. Manage all aspects of a caseload from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventionsProvide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absencesDemonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently in working with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of workAddress program issues with the Program Director, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of servicesParticipate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome dataWho You Are:Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferredLimited permit or clinical master’s level candidate with relevant experience will be considered2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders1-2 years of experience working with clients with co-occurring and mental health problems1-2 years of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plusCommitment to providing quality services and outcome-driven performance measuresAbility to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of peopleExperience with AVATAR electronic health records a plusBilingual Spanish or Polish a plusAvailable to work the following Schedule: The schedule for this position is 19 hours and is flexible.
At Outreach, we enjoy a strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and ongoing professional training. Our enthusiastic employees love what they do and the positive impact they make every day.Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” a total of nine times since 2010.Communities throughout Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island turn to Outreach for a vast array of treatment and training needs. We customize our services to increase our access to a wide range of individuals and groups including Families, Justice System, Aspiring Professionals, EAPs/MAPs and Community Members. Outreach’s treatment services are licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and employ best practices in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) indicators of quality treatment.An EEO employer, we enjoy exceptional workforce retention – many of our employees have been with Outreach for 10 years or more, some starting as part-timers and now working in full-time senior management.Adding to our outstanding benefits, some members of Outreach’s clinical and professional staff may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and repayment plans for persons working in public service, education, and health care, including the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach’s NYC outpatient programs are also approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment
Compensation details:
19-24 Hourly Wage
PI3e2112d3b810-35216-35740568
is responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services in a substance abuse treatment setting. 4 days per week 4p-10p evenings preferable.What You Will Do:Facilitate various formats (e.g. individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner. Manage all aspects of a caseload from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventionsProvide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absencesDemonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently in working with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of workAddress program issues with the Program Director, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of servicesParticipate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome dataWho You Are:Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferredLimited permit or clinical master’s level candidate with relevant experience will be considered2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders1-2 years of experience working with clients with co-occurring and mental health problems1-2 years of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plusCommitment to providing quality services and outcome-driven performance measuresAbility to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of peopleExperience with AVATAR electronic health records a plusBilingual Spanish or Polish a plusAvailable to work the following Schedule: The schedule for this position is 19 hours and is flexible.
At Outreach, we enjoy a strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and ongoing professional training. Our enthusiastic employees love what they do and the positive impact they make every day.Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” a total of nine times since 2010.Communities throughout Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island turn to Outreach for a vast array of treatment and training needs. We customize our services to increase our access to a wide range of individuals and groups including Families, Justice System, Aspiring Professionals, EAPs/MAPs and Community Members. Outreach’s treatment services are licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and employ best practices in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) indicators of quality treatment.An EEO employer, we enjoy exceptional workforce retention – many of our employees have been with Outreach for 10 years or more, some starting as part-timers and now working in full-time senior management.Adding to our outstanding benefits, some members of Outreach’s clinical and professional staff may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and repayment plans for persons working in public service, education, and health care, including the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach’s NYC outpatient programs are also approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment
Compensation details:
19-24 Hourly Wage
PI3e2112d3b810-35216-35740568