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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 by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org .

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Full-Time Overnight Counselor to work in our Outreach House II substance use disorder program located in Brentwood, Long Island.

The schedule for this position is: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

+ Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

+ Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

+ Conduct health and welfare checks in accordance with unit policy and procedures

+ 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.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

+ Bachelors, CASAC-T; will consider CASAC-T eligible or transferable skills in residential care with adolescents

+ 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 an OASAS funded facility a plus

+ Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.

+ Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.

+ Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

+ Position requires standing for long periods of time in order to ensure proper floor supervision of clients.

+ Must be able to work with high-risk adolescents

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.