• Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor-FT

    Outreach Development Corporation (Brentwood, NY)


    F/T Bilingual Counselor; Islip , NY, US

     

    EXCITING. REWARDING. DIFFERENCE MAKING!!

     

    Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the Full Time Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor position in our Outpatient Program located in Islip, Long Island. The Bilingual Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems.

    Job Scope:

    • Provide various clinical or substance abuse services.

    • Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.

    • Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.

    • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.

    • Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.

    • Other duties as assigned.

     

    Outreach provides an extensive array of benefits. We currently offer comprehensive:

     

    + Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits), Dental/ Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.

    + Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.

    + ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution

    + Direct Deposit (as early as 2 days access with TD Bank account); & Bethpage Federal Credit Union

    + Health & Wellness program

    + Short- & Long-Term Disability

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + OTI Training – Scholarships and Grants (CASAC program)

    + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach’s NYC outpatient programs are also

    Qualifications:

    • CASAC-T, CASAC, LMSW, or LMHC

    • 2-3 years of experience within the behavioral health or substance abuse disorder field

    • 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus

    • Bilingual Spanish required

    • Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

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

     

    Requirements: Email, Avatar and LapCorp

    Position Status:

    This is a Full-Time Exempt Position.

     

    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. Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

    Work Environment:

    This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outside in the field. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

     

    An EEO employer, Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.