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Job Title:Â Counselor IIÂ
 Department: Outpatient Services
 Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
 Location: Hempstead, NY
 Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Counselor II’s function is to provide individual and group counseling and case management to a caseload of up to 40 clients. The Counselor II serves adults and significant others who are adversely affected by substance use within the family. The Counselor II ensures that assigned cases are managed according to the guidelines set out for Part 822 outpatient treatment by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). The position includes regular practice of some or all of the 12 Core Functions of a CASAC: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, record keeping, and consultation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform intakes and comprehensive evaluations according to OASAS Part 822 regulations and Argus’ Policy and Procedures Manual.Â
- Comprehensive review of the intake evaluations to assist clients with their evolving person-centered treatment plan.
- Provide evidence-based individual counseling according to an established schedule with all assigned clients.
- Facilitate a minimum of 3 evidence based groups with fidelity to an established curriculum according to an established schedule and document in a timely manner for SUD and patients with SUD and co-occurring disorders
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.
- Utilize collaborative documentation, for which training is provided, to increase client engagement in the treatment process and ensure that notes are completed contemporaneously with provision of services.
- Schedule, provide and document Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP) as assigned.
- Maintain accurate filing system for program reporting of admissions, treatment updates, and discharges to OASAS Client Data System and STARS.
- Ensure that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and complies with all federal, state and local laws/regulations, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
- Monitor and track toxicology samples for each client in accordance with OASAS and referent standards.
- Coordinate MAT and OTP services with Medical Team.Â
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for Case Conferences, Utilization Reviews, Quality Improvement, Incident Review, etc.
- Actively participate in clinical supervisions, with a focus on professional development and optimizing service delivery.
- Cultivate linkages with other service providers and community-based resources.
- Maintain credentials through professional development, including Continued Education, and timely recertification
- Follow training schedule and submit completion certificates when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Criteria/Education:
- CASAC or CASAC-T, required
- Minimum of 2 years of SUD service provision, preferably in an outpatient setting
- BA in Human Services, strongly preferredÂ
- Understanding of MAT & OTP treatment protocols
- Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR certifiedÂ
- Adept working in an electronic medical record (EMR).Â
- Strong clinical writing and organizational skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals on their recovery journeyÂ
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
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