Clinical Counselor

About the role

The Outpatient Counselor plays a crucial role in Odyssey House's mission to help individuals and families overcome substance use and mental health disorders. Located at 822 - 953 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10459, Odyssey House offers a range of services designed to support personal rehabilitation, renewal, and family restoration.

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive psychosocial assessment tools at intake and throughout the treatment process.
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services both onsite and in the client's home or community.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, updating these plans as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date client clinical records, including treatment planning, group counseling notes, progress notes, and monitoring of social determinants of health.
• Deliver crisis intervention services and conduct ongoing client discharge planning.
• Coordinate with collateral service providers, family members, and criminal/family justice agencies for effective care coordination.
• Deliver clinical services using evidence-based curricula and training materials.
• Act as a liaison with referral agencies and provide regular progress reports.
• Establish community and agency affiliations to enhance service delivery.
• Provide education and direct services to family members regarding their loved one's substance use/misuse and related behavioral issues.
• Collect samples for toxicology testing as needed.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
• Participate in in-service training seminars and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• CASAC or CASAC-T certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to deliver culturally competent services to a diverse client population in an urban setting.
• Proficiency with computer operations (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook).
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred.