Peer counselor jobs in United States

SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $3,000 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! SUMMARY: The Substance Abuse Counselor will conduct services within our OASAS licensed substance abuse outpatient recovery program. The Counselor will meet with clients individually and in group settings as required. ** ** RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Conducting groups for clients who are working towards and/or maintaining abstinence, which includes using evidence-based curriculum and focusing on topics such as anger management, parenting, co-occurring disorders, spirituality, men's and women's specific issues as well as general recovery topics. - Conduct detailed alcohol and drug assessments in order to determine immediate and long-term service needs for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan. - Conduct screenings, brief assessments, and intakes which include entering all screening assessment, and intake data into our Electronic Health Record (AWARDS) system with the accompanying progress notes. - Conduct individual sessions, as required, according to the client’s treatment plan and complete progress notes in accordance to charting requirements. - Work as part of a full treatment team which includes counselors, peers, nurse practitioners, medical doctors and clinical director in order to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. QUALIFICATIONS: - CASAC or CASAC-T with HSD/GED or comparable credentials such as MSW, MHC, LMSW, LMHC required. - Spanish speaking a plus. - A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients. - Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices. - Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed. - Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus. QUALIFICATIONS: CASAC or CASAC-T with HSD/GED or comparable credentials such as MSW, MHC, LMSW, LMHC required. Spanish speaking a plus. A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices. Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed. Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus.

SUMMARY: The part-time Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor will conduct services within our City Sanctuary Facilities under the direction of our OASAS licensed substance abuse outpatient recovery program. The Counselor will meet with clients individually and in group settings as required. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Conducting educational groups for clients who may not understand their own or their loved ones addictions as well as for clients who are working towards and/or maintaining abstinence, which includes using evidence-based curriculum and focusing on topics such as anger management, parenting, co-occurring disorders, spirituality, men's and women's specific issues as well as general recovery topics. - Conduct detailed alcohol and drug assessments in order to determine immediate and long-term service needs for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan. - Conduct screenings, brief assessments, and intakes which include entering all screening assessment, and intake data into our Electronic Health Record (AWARDS) system with the accompanying progress notes. - Conduct individual sessions, as required, according to the client’s treatment plan and complete progress notes in accordance to charting requirements. - Work as part of a full treatment team which includes counselors, peers, nurse practitioners, medical doctors and clinical director in order to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. QUALIFICATIONS: - CASAC or CASAC-T with HSD/GED or comparable credentials such as MSW, MHC, LMSW, LMHC required. - Spanish speaking, reading and writing required.. - A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients. - Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices. - Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed. - Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus.

SUMMARY:Program Supervisor for an OASAS licensed 822 clinic. Responsible for some managerial and all clinical operations of the clinic.Knowledge and experience with OASAS 822 Regulations out-patient operations.Assist with ensuring that all programmatic goals are being achieved including but not limited to revenue generation and all fiscal goals, units of service, census size, staff productivity, etc.Work with Billing Team to ensure that all revenue generating goals are being achieved including correct and timely documentation by staff and oversight of clinic specific client entitlements.Maintain and develop the clinic services, within OASAS guidelines, to not only meet the current client needs but to also assist with the growth of the program and the increase of the census.Coordinate with other programs within the agency as well as outside service providers to create referral services into the clinic as well as to foster good relations.Review and audit of clinical records to include chart completeness and quality of service delivery.Ensure that all documentation meets OASAS and OMIG requirements.Review, approve and sign all recovery treatment plans in a timely manner.Complete all service tracking forms to monitor staff productivity and ensure that levels of service are met.Provide administrative oversight to the program including management of staff time and attendance in Paycom, petty cash accounts and metro card accounts.Supervise clinical staff including individual and group supervision of substance abuse counselors, peers and task supervision of interns.Assign cases; ensure proper workflow, and monitor caseload size. Ensure all client enrollment is kept up to date in the agency EHR.Carry a small caseload, if necessary, and provide client services when necessary to ensure services are not interrupted.Assist with the reporting and action of any Human Resource issues as needed; including onboarding of new staff, engaging in HR guidance process, staff evaluations, as well as ongoing staff development training.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with CASAC-Advanced required. Appropriate Master’s level degree with a CASAC-t accepted as well.Experience working in an OASAS 822 program is needed.A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing, as well as excellent computer skills.Must be able to navigate and work within an Electronic Health Records system (EHR).Flexible work schedule available including a hybrid schedule which includes at least 1 day to work from home.