Outreach Development Corp.·Brentwood, New York
The Overnight Counselor oversees the health and welfare of residents with substance use and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting welfare checks, managing clinical charts, and providing crisis intervention during overnight shifts.
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.
Position: Overnight Counselor
The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of all residents in the program, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. The SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
File all paperwork on a nightly basis.
Perform closing runs and document findings via the appropriate reporting system; SAC communication log, incident reports or 24 on-call supervisors.
Screen residents and their belongings returning from passes, medicals and court appointments in accordance with unit procedure.
Conduct health and welfare check and have runs in accordance with unit policy & procedures.
Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Communicate all pertinent information incidents, emergencies, the appropriate reporting system; SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
Crisis interventions and follow up with incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
Create new resident clinical charts and screen new resident belongings.
Breakdown inactive clinical charts and maintain inactive charts.
Obtain urine samples for toxicology testing as directed by supervisor.
Participate in special family events throughout the year at the Young Adult program.
Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
Other duties as assigned.
This is a part-time non-exempt position.
Candidates should possess a CASAC-T or CASAC certification and have at least one year of experience working with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Experience with adolescents and OASAS-funded facilities is preferred.
Market context
In New York, overnight counselor roles in adolescent behavioral health and substance use settings often draw steady interest because facilities need coverage that supports clients outside daytime hours. These positions can be competitive when employers want CASAC-T or CASAC credentials, experience with co-occurring disorders, and strong teamwork and organization. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show overnight reliability and adolescent care experience.
