Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc·New York
The Residential Counselor provides clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Key duties include conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions.
The Residential Counselor is primarily responsible for the provision of clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management; The Residential Counselor reports directly to the Residential Assistant Director.
Essential duties and responsibilities;
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to client’s level of functioning and medical necessity.
Completes psychosocial assessments.
Develops initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client’s needs, using client’s words, and that have measurable objectives, within established timelines, based on assessment, psychosocial, client’s assessed stage of change, and in consultation with client and treatment team as appropriate.
Provides individual counseling based on treatment plan and client centered needs.
Conducts group counseling.
Conducts evidence based practices to the individual needs of the clients (EBPs include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Responds to client feedback/suggestions.
Is responsible for verification of employment and timely and accurate collection of pay stubs and client fees.
Monitors client’s savings.
Attends to client needs in a thorough and timely manner.
Speaks of and to clients with dignity and respect.
Is attuned to the presence of trauma indicators and project safety and trust in the professional relationship.
Conducts discharge planning with the client.
Provides crisis intervention services as needed.
Attends staff meetings and team conferences.
Assures daily finger imaging.
Is always aware of client whereabouts.
Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals as needed.
Recognizes, responds to, high risk factors including suicidal and homicidal ideation.
Recognizes, responds to, and defuse volatile or dangerous situations as allowable; when in doubt always call for assistance and/or 911.
Acts as liaison with networking/referring agencies, e.g.; Courts, Parole, Probation, ACCESS, etc.
Is aware of client’s compliance with medication, vocational and medical appointments and addresses all non-compliant issues.
Encourages family involvement when appropriate.
Completes required documentation in an accurate, timely and intelligible manner.
Accesses records only where the “need to know” exists.
Follows established Federal, State and Elmcor guidelines on confidentiality.
Maintains current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse and other psychosocial disorders.
Seeks supervision and consultation as needed.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Candidates must possess a CASAC or CASAC-T certification with relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of experience in the field. A successful criminal background check and drug-free status are mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
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