Counselor (Floor Manager)

The Floor Manager is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and services to a population of chemically dependent clients. The Floor Manager serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the CR communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or other client-related incident.
• Overall supervision and management of client population, and oversight daily house schedule.
• 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 approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible clinicians.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred.
• 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 in an OASAS funded facility a plus
• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

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.