Youth Counselor jobs at The Jewish Board - 53 jobs
Case Assistant
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Case Assistant is the introductory level of direct care staff working within the Jewish Board's supported housing programs to help residents live in the community as independently as possible
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Resident Support
Works one-on-one with residents to support their attainment of independent living skills (daily planning, financial management, etc.) and individual goals.
Helps residents carry out activities of daily living (personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, laundry, etc.).
Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers and in a way that takes into account health disparities and systemic racism.
Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
Participates in monthly collaborative walk-throughs of unit/apartment with residents.
Escorts residents to appointments, as needed.
Facilitates monthly roommate meetings, when appropriate.
Assists residents with physically demanding tasks, such as carrying groceries, laundry, and other household items, as needed.
Heats fully cooked foods, on occasion.
Resolves crises and de-escalates situations threatening resident comfort and well-being.
For congregate settings only: Performs safety rounds of the program and wellness checks, as necessary.
Administrative Support and Coordination
Supports clinical and case associate staff in their work with residents.
Provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including informational notes.
Files incident reports, as appropriate.
Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings.
Travels to off-site meetings and trainings, as needed.
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
Understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices active listening; engages residents respectfully.
Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
High school degree or HSE (required).
Two years of experience in a Human Services or Community Mental Health setting preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
Ability to travel to visit residents in apartments or to escort residents in the community.
Valid driver's license and willingness to drive agency van preferred.
Ability to lift 25 pounds to assist residents and to manage stairs in walk-up buildings as needed.
$39k-50k yearly est. 16d ago
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Family Peer Advocate
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
At The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference - we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.
Reasons you'll love working with us:
If you have a particular age range or population you're interested in working with, you can find your niche here. Our clients and staff are as diverse as the city we work in, and include people of all cultures, religions, races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.
We're committed to supporting your career development by encouraging mobility and advancement across different program types and jobs.
With 70 locations throughout the five boroughs, you can work close to where you live.
Generous vacation time and 15 paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.
We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.
You'll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit.
How you can make a bigger difference:
The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff uses a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Family Peer Advocate works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to families and children, ages 10 to 21, who have significant behavioral health needs and who are at risk of entering, or returning home from high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services. The role involves providing highly individualized services focused on clinical treatment, family psychoeducation and skills development. The Family Peer Advocate provides services to youth and families in their homes and communities and collaborates closely with other service providers and systems with which the family interacts. The role will require some evening availability and rotating on-call coverage.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide advocacy with providers across the child serving system to raise awareness, reduce stigma, engage families in and coordinate services.
Educate about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
Provide psychoeducation to family members, caregivers or social supports
Providing individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child/youth
Teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience and assist in the development of community support systems and networks
Support families, parents/caregivers in developing skills to effectively manage their child/youth behaviors and navigate the multiple systems involved
Work to identify formal services and informal resources for families that are culturally affirming who are experiencing social-emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Assist families with identifying the challenges they face, their strengths and areas of improvement/goals
Monitor and document family progress to track progress in accordance with agency and regulatory bodies policies.
Collaborate with care providers and community support to help families track their progress towards meeting their goals.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
Maintain all documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
Using an electronic database, document demographic data on all individuals seen, document and track family's goals, and all services provided to parent/caregiver; participates in quality improvement activities.
Perform these services in the family's home, youth's home, community, office
Any additional duties assigned.
Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
Since this is an evolving program, other tasks and duties may be assigned
EDUCATIONAL /TRAINING REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Certified Family Peer Advocate Certificate
Specialty credentialing in advocacy - can be obtained during probationary period
Lived experience in parenting a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance and/or lived experience of mental health challenges.
Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work flexible hours, as required
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
Has completed or is currently completing the accreditation process to be a certified youth peer advocate.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Prior experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Services are provided in the community and the office
While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be
To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (60% of the time) and stand (20% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (20% of the time).
Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City.
If you join us, you'll have these great benefits:
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days
Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
Free continuing education opportunities
403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
Life and disability insurance
Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee
Who we are:
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
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$32k-40k yearly est. 17d ago
Intake Counselor (55476)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Islandia, NY jobs
Under the supervision of the Program Director, screens, interviews, schedules, and completes assessments and Intake utilizing Comprehensive Intake Assessment, Modified Mini Screening, LOCADTR3.
is grant funded and will end on 9/2028.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Conducts level of care assessments
Case conference assessments with medical/psych department plus campus leader
Coordinates and completes the admission process to maintain an accurate daily census
Assist in making referrals to patients that are not appropriate for our services
Coordinates and completes the admission of patients with approval by their authorized representatives and/or funding agencies.
Performs assessments, screening, and crisis intervention with patients as required.
Evaluates test results, psych evaluations and other reports/interviews to determine if candidate is appropriate for treatment at Phoenix House.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the expectations and standards of Phoenix House policy and procedures and state licensing requirements.
Participates in clinical reviews, staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings in accordance with program needs.
Establish and maintains community agency communications and contacts.
Assists in marketing the program and increasing the referral base.
Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements.
Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House mission and values. Acts as a role model to patients and other staff.
Adheres to the professional ethics and conduct of standards as established by professional licensure and the policies of Phoenix House.
Carries a clinical caseload to maintain direct service connection and model best practices in client engagement and documentation.
Provides individual counseling and facilitates group therapy sessions in alignment with program needs and as directed by the Program Director.
Assists site leadership in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring timely completion of documentation, service delivery, and coordination of care.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to promote collaborative treatment planning and continuity of care.
Assists in addressing operational or clinical issues that arise and provides leadership support as needed.
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Interview Skills
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
NYS LMSW, LMHC in good standing required
CASAC preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years working in substance use treatment admissions
Familiarity with regulations governing substance use treatment services
Bilingual preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
$41k-52k yearly est. 18d ago
Vocational Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
Phoenix Houses NY|LI has an immediate opening for a Vocational Counselor at our residential facility located at Lake Ronkonkoma. The counselor will provide and coordinate the pre-vocational activities that help patients develop and achieve vocation rehabilitation goals and function successfully in the competitive workplace.
Responsibilities:
Perform intake of all patients to obtain vocation and educational background information to identify preliminary needs and develop an initial plan of services to meet those needs.
Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients' capacity to function
Prepare a vocational rehabilitation plan with short and long range goals and methodology to achieve goals
Maintain a list of patients with updated status regarding involvement in work-related activities, work readiness, and employment status at 30-60-90-180 day intervals.
Provide on-going individual and group counseling of all patients to establish vocational decisions and assist in achieving goals
Meet with each assigned patient at least once every 30 days
Provide instruction in one or more of the courses in the Pre-Employment (with an emphasis on Life Skills Training, Job Readiness, and Job Retention
Provide training and consultation to clinical staff in Vocational Rehabilitation principles and practices to help ensure coordination and integration of vocational services into the treatment process
Submit activity logs to supervisor daily, via email; document interactions with patients and others daily
Monitor patients' progress before, during and after employment within the guidelines of ACCESS VR
Will contribute to the development and education of the workforce by providing field instruction supervision, licensing hours supervision, and/or conducting staff training related to their specialty, clinical license and/or degree, on an as needed basis
Experience:
Minimum two years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation counseling of persons in a behavioral health treatment setting
Education/Certification:
B.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or a related field
M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation or Guidance Counseling preferred
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred
Phoenix House conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.
Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click **************************************************************** to learn more.
$38k-47k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Vocational Counselor (55931)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Hauppauge, NY jobs
Vocational Counselors assist staff and patients in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation that will result in patients entering skills training and obtaining employment. They provide and/or coordinate the pre-vocational activities that help patients develop and achieve vocation rehabilitation goals and function successfully in the competitive workplace.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
· Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients' capacity to function within the first 30 days of admission.
· Prepare a Vocational Rehabilitation Plan with short- and long-range goals and methodology to achieve goals
· Maintain a list of patients with updated status regarding involvement in work-related activities, work readiness, and employment status at 30-60-90-180-day intervals.
· Provide on-going individual and group counseling of all patients to establish vocational decisions and assist in achieving goals
· Meet with each assigned patient at least once every 30 days and document in the EHR.
· Provide instruction in one or more of the courses in the Pre-Employment (with an emphasis on Life Skills Training, Job Readiness, Job Retention curricula
· Function as an integral member of the treatment team
· Provide training and consultation to clinical staff in Vocational Rehabilitation principles and practices to help ensure coordination and integration of vocational services into the treatment process
· Maintain concise and accurate records of each patient's vocational status and progress, updating them daily and updating the team in written format weekly and as needed
· Organize and oversee the client internship program
· Document interactions with patients and others daily
· Ensure collection of paystubs for working clients.
· Work one scheduled late night each week
· Monitor patients' progress before, during and after employment within the guidelines of ACCESS VR(if applicable)
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
· Ethical Practices
· Judgment
· Relationship Management
· Emotional Intelligence
· Empathy
· Professional Boundaries
· Global and Cultural Awareness
· Critical Evaluation
· Problem Solving
· Decision Making
· Communication
· Teamwork
· Crisis Management
· Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
· B.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
· M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation or Guidance Counseling a plus.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
· Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
· Minimum two years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation counseling of persons in a behavioral health treatment setting
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
· Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
· Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
$38k-47k yearly est. 18d ago
Vocational Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Hauppauge, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Perform intake of all patients to obtain vocation and educational background information to identify preliminary needs and develop an initial plan of services to meet those needs.
Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients' capacity to function
Prepare a Vocational Rehabilitation Plan with short and long range goals and methodology to achieve goals
Maintain a list of patients with updated status regarding involvement in work-related activities, work readiness, and employment status at 30-60-90-180 day intervals.
Provide on-going individual and group counseling of all patients to establish vocational decisions and assist in achieving goals
Meet with each assigned patient at least once every 30 days
Provide instruction in one or more of the courses in the Pre-Employment (with an emphasis on Life Skills Training, Job Readiness, Job Retention curricula
Function as an integral member of the treatment team
Provide training and consultation to clinical staff in Vocational Rehabilitation principles and practices to help ensure coordination and integration of vocational services into the treatment process
Maintain concise and accurate records of each patient's vocational status and progress, updating them daily
Submit activity logs to supervisor daily, via email; Document interactions with patients and others daily
Submit patient sign-in sheets to supervisor each week, via email by Friday 5:00 PM
Work one scheduled late night each week
Monitor patients' progress before, during and after employment within the guidelines of ACCESS VR
Will contribute to the development and education of the workforce by providing field instruction supervision, licensing hours supervision, and/or conducting staff training related to their specialty, clinical license and/or degree, on an as needed basis
$38k-47k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Counselor Overnight
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
·Recovery Support Specialist coordinates and facilitates all scheduled nighttime activities (i.e. fire drill, evacuation, etc.), Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings, as needed and prescribed by regulatory mandates.
·Recovery Support Specialist completes room-to-room headcounts three times each night, conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security, oversees patient medication self-administration and medication counts on shift change
·Recovery Support Specialist maintains accurate documentation in staff log, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
·Recovery Support Specialist participates and facilitates the occurrence of shift change. Ensures that all occurrences/incidents are documented appropriately, facility and cabinets are secure, supplies are stocked for next shift, and that all keys and other property are accounted.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
· High School diploma or equivalent required
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
· Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - Trainee (CASAC-T) in good standing
Phoenix House conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.
Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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$37k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, carrying out treatment planning in milieu
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient's social, cognitive and behavioral skill development
Provide supervision of milieu staff
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling
Provide multi-family group counseling
Plan and facilitate interactions with residents within the milieu to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Assisting in supervision of activities related to establishing a treatment environment
Prepare and maintain case records
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Phoenix House conducts, background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment. Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click
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$37k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Housing Specialist (55900)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Hauppauge, NY jobs
The Housing Specialist is responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in Phoenix Houses of NY/LI. The Housing Specialist assists clients as they transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing. He/she is responsible for identifying permanent housing options, developing and maintaining a database of housing resources, conducting individual sessions and support groups around housing issues, and providing referrals, advocacy, follow-up, and assistance with housing applications. The Housing Specialist also develops partnerships with government and community agencies to help increase clients' access to meaningful housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned
Assess clients' eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
Identify, and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for permanent housing.
Provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients.
Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with government partners, and supportive community-based organizations.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective brokers and landlords.
Participate in monthly staff meetings and weekly supervisions
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum one year in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
$38k-49k yearly est. 14d ago
Counselor (56103)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Islandia, NY jobs
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides direct counseling services to patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, carrying out treatment planning in milieu
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patients social, cognitive and behavioral skill development
Provide supervision of milieu staff
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling
Provide multi-family group counseling
Plan and facilitate interactions with residents within the milieu to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Assisting in supervision of activities related to establishing a treatment environment
Prepare and maintain case records
Assist in the medication room in case of emergency.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is required.
LMSW/LMHC Preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
$37k-52k yearly est. 10d ago
Outpatient Counselor (56180)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Islandia, NY jobs
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides direct counseling services to patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient's social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling, where appropriate
Plan and facilitate interactions with patients within the program to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Prepare and maintain accurate and thorough case records
Maintain relationships with patient referral agencies
Complete utilization reviews in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelors Degree a plus
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
Bilingual preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
$37k-52k yearly est. 7d ago
Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Islandia, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, carrying out treatment planning in milieu
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient's social, cognitive and behavioral skill development
Provide supervision of milieu staff
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling
Provide multi-family group counseling
Plan and facilitate interactions with residents within the milieu to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Assisting in supervision of activities related to establishing a treatment environment
Prepare and maintain case records
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
$37k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Case Assistant
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The PROS Vocational Specialist carries out the services of the supported employment program by assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in integrated job settings. The services are provided using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which emphasizes the individual's choice without requiring prerequisites or “readiness”.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Communicate and educate consumers, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment.
Conduct initial and on-going vocational assessments, identifying consumers' interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs.
Assist consumers in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests.
Help consumers obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings.
Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist consumers in sustaining employment.
Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers.
Provide education and support to employer, as agreed upon by the consumer, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer.
Provide services to consumers individually and in groups.
Provide outreach services as necessary to consumers when they appear to disengage from services.
Participate as part of the PROS service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services.
Complete all necessary paperwork.
Track and analyze supported employment outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION PREFERREDs:
Related social services and/or job development experience
GED/HS Diploma
Basic computer skills
Prior experience with electronic health records
Spanish speaking
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Use of Outlook and related Microsoft Office Applications
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The majority of services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office-based work
While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be
To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (60% of the time) and stand (20% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (20% of the time).
Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City.
$39k-50k yearly est. 17d ago
Family Advocate
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services are focused on improving or meliorating the significant functional impairments and sever symptomatology experienced by youth due to mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Clinical and rehabilitative interventions are also focused on enhancing family functioning to foster health/wellbeing, stability and re-integration for youth who are returning home after residential treatment or in-patient hospitalization. The Youth ACT Team is a multi-disciplinary team and works together to provide family-driven, youth-guided and developmentally appropriate services to comprehensively address the needs of youth within the family, school, medical, behavioral, psychosocial and community domains.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to families and children, ages 10 to 21, who have significant behavioral health needs and who are at risk of entering, or returning home from high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services. This role involves providing highly individualized services focused on clinical treatment, family psychoeducation and skills development. The Family Peer Advocate provides services to youth and families in their homes and communities and collaborates closely with other service providers and systems with which the family interacts. The role will require some evening availability and rotating on-call coverage.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide advocacy with providers across the child serving system to raise awareness, reduce stigma, engage families in and coordinate services.
Educate families about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
Provide psychoeducation to family members, caregivers or social supports
Providing individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child/youth
Teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience and assist in the development of community support systems and networks
Support families, parents/caregivers in developing skills to effectively manage their child/youth behaviors and navigate the multiple systems involved
Work to identify formal services and informal resources for families that are culturally affirming who are experiencing social-emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Assist families with identifying the challenges they face, their strengths and areas of improvement/goals
Monitor and document family progress to track progress in accordance with agency and regulatory bodies policies.
Collaborate with care providers and community support to help families track their progress towards meeting their goals.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
Maintain all documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
Using an electronic database, document demographic data on all individuals seen, document and track family's goals, and all services provided to parent/caregiver; participate in quality improvement activities.
Perform these services in the family's home, youth's home, community, office
Any additional duties assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Excellent engagement skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Specialty credentialing in advocacy - can be obtained during probationary period
Lived experience in parenting a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance and/or lived experience of mental health challenges.
Lived experience with mental health and/or co-occurring behavioral health challenges in their home, school and/or community
Ability to work with diverse social, cultural, economic groups
Background in advocating mental health and/or in the educational system
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
Able to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
Able to input data into the Electronic Health Record.
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
Most services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office-based work.
While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be accessible
To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (20% of the time) and stand (30% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (50% of the time)
Frequent travel throughout the assigned borough (Staten Island); infrequent travel (Bronx or Queens) throughout NYC.
$32k-40k yearly est. 17d ago
Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation 4.1
Springfield, NY jobs
At Phoenix House, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person-and come from all fields.
We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House' we believe in having fun along the way - embracing ‘progress not perfection' as our journey continues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, carrying out treatment planning in milieu
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient's social, cognitive and behavioral skill development
Provide supervision of milieu staff
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling
Provide multi-family group counseling
Plan and facilitate interactions with residents within the milieu to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Assisting in supervision of activities related to establishing a treatment environment
Prepare and maintain case records
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Phoenix House conducts, background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment. Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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$39k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
Reporting to the Deputy Director of IRAs, the Director of Resident Care and Program Performance (RCPP) is a key member of the IRA management team, helping to ensure quality care, appropriate placements and overall compliance with state, federal, and CARF regulations and standards. The Director of RCPP is responsible for working with the team members and staff to keep the IRAs in full compliance with regulations and guidelines and audit ready. They oversee the IRA billing and billing process. They are also the primary leader in coordinating and overseeing resident transitions and placements, including admission, discharges and returns from hospital , rehab or nursing home stays, as well as additional communication to help engage and coordinate care with family member. They actively partner and collaborate with colleagues and staff, as well as with external stakeholders, including families, advocates and OPWDD.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible lead, in partnership with IRA management team, for keeping the IRAs audit ready and in compliance with state, federal and CARF regulations, guidelines and standards of care
Knowledgeable of stare, federal and CARF regulations and standards of care, working with Compliance and other sources to build understanding and to keep up-to-date with revisions.
Develops, maintains, reviews and reports out on weekly data and trackers.
Conducts chart and documentation reviews.
Develops, implements and monitors Plans of Corrective Action in response to external audits by OPWDD or other regulatory bodies.
Helps develop and implement internal corrective actions in response to internal findings, observations and audits.
Assists in preparation for CARF accreditations.
Tracks and ensures completion of required training of IRA staff, in collaboration with IRA management team members.
Ensures follow up on and closure of incidents.
Assists in facilitating audits.
Oversees weekly IRA billing
Reviews and certifies billing.
Ensures billing processes are effective and consistently followed.
Helps identify and address billing issues and gaps.
Primary leader coordinating and overseeing resident care, transitions and placements, including admissions, discharges and returns from hospital, rehab or nursing home stays
Tracks admission, discharges, out-of-resident stays in hospital, rehab or nursing home, participating in related meetings.
Coodinates plans for appropriate placement based on individual need and setting internally with medical, nursing, clinical and residential externally with hospital/rehab/nursing homes, families, advocates, and OPWDD.
Facilitates meetings and communication, as required.
Documents contacts and plans.
Escalates challenging residential care and placement situations up for division and agency support.
Facilitates and tracks all required steps for admission and discharges to the IRAs.
Primary leader ensuring that families are engaged, receive timely and complete communications, involved in care decisions, as appropriate, and generally satisfied with the care provided for their family member.
Key member of IRA management team
Coordinates care across disciplines and programs in a respectful, effective and collaborative manner.
Assists with responds to emergency situations.
Provides coverage for vacant positions or for colleagues PTO, on a temporary basis as needed.
Implements and supports system changes.
Utilizes data and proven performance improvement tools, such as Lean Six Sigma, to identify and solve problems.
Participates, with the IRA management team, in meetings, communication, planning and operations.
Travels to IRAs, as needed.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAININGS REQUIRED:
A master's degree in a relevant field, or advanced certification in healthcare managements, administration or quality improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Strong management and operational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, staff colleagues and external stakeholders.
Comfortable and competent in using data to track and improve performance.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and improve operations.
Solution-focused and exhibits enthusiasm, creativity and a “can do” approach when presented with challenges.
Prior knowledge of OPWDD regulations and standards.
Commitment to the IDD population and their families.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
A minimum of 5 years of experience working with the intellectually disabled populations in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of OPWDD and DOH regulations.
Prior experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, or data analysis.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. Familiarity with electronic health records.
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:
The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone and participate in video conference meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
This position requires the ability to visit multiple homes daily. It involves walking within residential programs, including navigating stairs and interacting with residents.
Requires movement to respond to crisis or emergencies, which includes walking, sittings, standing, and bending as necessary, and sometimes quickly, to provide care and intervene effectively in various settings.
Regularly required to sit for part of the day.
The lighting and noise levels are consistent with those typically found in a healthcare or long-term care environment.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
If you join us, you'll have these great benefits:
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days
Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
Free continuing education opportunities
403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
Life and disability insurance
Who we are:
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
$42k-53k yearly est. 16d ago
Clinical Assessment Specialist
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Clinical Assessment Specialist Social Worker provides comprehensive intake assessments for clients entering the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) clinics under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) umbrella with the goal of assessing their needs and making the appropriate recommendations for treatment and linkages to supportive services. The FIT Social Worker is an integral part of the client initial experience. This position requires a person with good engagement skills and ability to elicit important clinical history from a client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Review demographic and clinical information prior to engaging in intake process to ensure accuracy of information
Provide a comprehensive assessment of client's social determinants of heath needs including mental health, substance use disorders, financial, housing, legal and medical needs
Expected to complete between 6-8 intakes per day
Present a clinical formulation in a clear and precise manner during disposition team meetings
Ability to make recommendations for treatment modality based on clinical information obtained
Conduct crisis evaluations and provide crisis stabilization interventions
Make appropriate referrals for various levels of care both within the CCBHC and in the community as needed
Assess for risk and prioritize cases deemed to be high risk for treatment. Risk includes suicide attempts/suicidal ideation or risk; symptoms of psychosis or delusions; suspicion of physical or sexual abuse; cases of domestic violence; etc.
Develop an understanding of various support services to make an accurate referral for services when needed
Collaborate with partnering programs/services to ensure smooth access and connection to care
Engage in Evidence based training to develop strong diagnostic skills (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and others as assigned)
Providing resources in a way that addresses the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the impact of intersectionality on their experiences
Ensure timely completion (48 hours) of all intake documents into the electronic health record
Other duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Computer and technology savvy
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Knowledge and skills with evidence-based practices to enhance client engagement
Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care
Solid problem solving and reporting skills; Strong attention to detail
Able to multi-task also ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects
Solution oriented, resourceful, resilient
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master's level degree (MSW/MHC) required
NYS license in clinical social work (LCSW) or LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges) required
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a clinical setting
Experience interacting with clients utilizing a professional and compassionate approach required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
Previous experience with evidence-based models preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Proficient with electronic health records
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Comfortable and proficient using video messaging platforms (ex: Zoom, MS Teams)
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer programs, etc.
Need to perform significant data entry into various computer programs
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
This role is a hybrid position
Schedules to be developed in collaboration with the Deputy Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served.
The offices at Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (85% of the time) and stand (15% of the time).
Location
Bronx Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 2488 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10458
$51k-64k yearly est. 4d ago
Licensed Clinician (55968)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
Hauppauge, NY jobs
Licensed Clinician reports to the Program Director, provides clinical supervision to Counselors and other staff, and provides direct clinical services (i.e., crisis intervention/de-escalation, assessment, counseling, family therapy, referrals and discharge planning) to patients as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Assists clinical staff in the development of treatment plans, ensuring that such plans address all facets of a patient's treatment -- mental health, substance abuse, education and vocational rehabilitation.
Conducts regular interdisciplinary case conferences.
Conducts workshops and individual or group therapy sessions, as needed, in conjunction with other clinical staff.
Works with counselors in all areas of their job functions and facilitates open, consistent, skill-focused clinical supervision and staff development, documenting as needed.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating overall patient case management with applicable state and local social services agencies, legal referral sources and resources, school-based stakeholders, and community-based providers of services, as needed.
Reviews clinical documentation of staff; participates in or leads the clinical case review process; supports, monitors, and implements clinical and recovery support programming for all phases of treatment
Works with staff and patients to facilitate effective progression of patients through the treatment process.
Works with counselors to ensure that patients receive appropriate information/referrals throughout the re-entry phase of the program and in preparation for discharge.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
Leadership
Initiative
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Independent license issued by NYS
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing, preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum five years of experience working in substance use disorder treatment
Minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role
Familiarity with OASAS regulations and those of other relevant bodies (i.e. housing providers, Department of Social Services, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
$50k-66k yearly est. 18d ago
Outpatient Counselor (55656)
Phoenix House of New York 4.1
East Hampton, NY jobs
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides direct counseling services to patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient's social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development
Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group and family counseling, where appropriate
Plan and facilitate interactions with patients within the program to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Prepare and maintain accurate and thorough case records
Maintain relationships with patient referral agencies
Complete utilization reviews in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelors Degree a plus
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
Bilingual Preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
$37k-52k yearly est. 18d ago
Therapist - SI Family Services FAP MST Program
The Jewish Board 4.1
Youth counselor job at The Jewish Board
All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn't live in Staten Island in addition to the base salary or hourly wage.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Child welfare Preventive services exclusively or primarily within the client's home and community
Learn and implement the brief strategic family therapy based model to children ages 6 - 18 years old and their families to keep them safe in their communities and to create healthier family functioning
Provide services to all members listed in the household composition
Integrate case management services with an assigned evidence based model to help families meet their basic needs to promote stability and reduce stress
Collaborate and coordinate services with all providers working with the family to ensure the family's needs are being adequately addressed
Identify and evaluate all risks
Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, identify strengths and weaknesses and collaboratively develop goals
Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
Adhere to the fidelity of the model to ensure optimal service outcome is achieved
Work within the model's structure, regarding length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation
Participate in consultations with the model developer
Audio/Video record sessions for training and supervision purposes as needed
Maintain clear and concise documentations in CNNX case record including progress notes of treatment efforts and Family Services Assessment plans, enter data in PROMIS
Work hybrid schedule based on program needs
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
• Family systems theory and application
• Substance use/abuse theory (for MST-SA) and behavioral approaches to SA treatment
• Social ecological theory and application
• Behavioral therapies theory and knowledge
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy, pragmatic family therapies theory and application
• Social skills assessment and intervention along with child development research and its application in treatment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working in the client's home.
• Experience working in a Child Welfare, JJI, or Adolescent Focused program.
• Experience and /or knowledge of Evidence-Based Models, Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused work.
• Experience of working within diverse communities.
• Direct practice with families using a family therapy model.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred
• Comfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherence.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related subject area
LCSW, LMSW, LMHC Current Professional NYS Licensure preferred not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Bilingual/Bicultural