Odyssey House
Licensed Clinician
Odyssey House, New York, New York, us, 10261
Our Mission:
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages-and across all five boroughs-beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers: A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week) Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule Life Insurance Medical Insurance (Two Plans) Dental and Vision Insurance Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage) Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account 403(b) Plan Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford) Commuter Benefits Educational Assistance Programs Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits RUFit?! Fitness Program Pet Insurance Legal Assistance Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher Salary Range
: 62,400.00-75,000.00
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The
Licensed
Mental Health Clinician
is responsible for providing individual and group counseling services on a wide range of clinical and community issues for individuals in residential treatment to address a substance use disorder. Assists residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational needs. Functions in a collaborative role within the clinical team and provides guidance and direction to the Counselors.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual assessment and counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns. Conduct evidence-based group counseling services related to a wide range of clinical and community issues. Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts. Provide crisis intervention services. Assist in the development and implementation of resident discharge plans. Provide other therapeutic services through active participation, observation and evaluation of resident's engagement in the resident hierarchy, job functions, and social and recreational activities. Establish community and agency affiliations which address resident needs and strengthen the delivery of services. Functions as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to resident's substance abuse and related behavioral issues. When necessary due to staff absences or vacancies, maintains a caseload. When necessary, conduct resident screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences. When necessary, facilitate case conferences and conduct internal chart audits. Attend all required in-service training seminars. Participate in quality improvement activities. Function as "Manager" on Duty in the absence of an on-site manager. Other relevant duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with one (1) year experience working in a social services setting providing group counseling, family therapy and case management with chemically dependent clients required; NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist required.
Candidates lacking this credential must be able to obtain this minimum standard during the six (6) month introductory employment probation period.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs). Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages-and across all five boroughs-beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers: A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week) Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule Life Insurance Medical Insurance (Two Plans) Dental and Vision Insurance Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage) Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account 403(b) Plan Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford) Commuter Benefits Educational Assistance Programs Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits RUFit?! Fitness Program Pet Insurance Legal Assistance Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher Salary Range
: 62,400.00-75,000.00
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The
Licensed
Mental Health Clinician
is responsible for providing individual and group counseling services on a wide range of clinical and community issues for individuals in residential treatment to address a substance use disorder. Assists residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational needs. Functions in a collaborative role within the clinical team and provides guidance and direction to the Counselors.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual assessment and counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns. Conduct evidence-based group counseling services related to a wide range of clinical and community issues. Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts. Provide crisis intervention services. Assist in the development and implementation of resident discharge plans. Provide other therapeutic services through active participation, observation and evaluation of resident's engagement in the resident hierarchy, job functions, and social and recreational activities. Establish community and agency affiliations which address resident needs and strengthen the delivery of services. Functions as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to resident's substance abuse and related behavioral issues. When necessary due to staff absences or vacancies, maintains a caseload. When necessary, conduct resident screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences. When necessary, facilitate case conferences and conduct internal chart audits. Attend all required in-service training seminars. Participate in quality improvement activities. Function as "Manager" on Duty in the absence of an on-site manager. Other relevant duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with one (1) year experience working in a social services setting providing group counseling, family therapy and case management with chemically dependent clients required; NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist required.
Candidates lacking this credential must be able to obtain this minimum standard during the six (6) month introductory employment probation period.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs). Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.