Primary Counselor

Outreach Development Corp.·Brentwood, New York

$55,000 - $70,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 16 days ago

Practice for this role

Primary Counselor · $55,000 - $70,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+24% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York ($44,470, n=62)

68 similar openings in the Brentwood area · median $43,940

$31,800 · lowesthighest · $200,000

this role: $55,000median $44,470

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 62 posted behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York salarys. This role sits in the 65th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 24% above the Brentwood, New York median for behavioral health roles.

The Primary Counselor delivers clinical services, including individual and group counseling, to adolescents with substance abuse and mental health issues. They are responsible for maintaining treatment plans, documenting resident progress, and managing daily house operations.

• Position

Primary Counselor The Primary Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job

Scope:

Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.

Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.

Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

Participate in both individual and group supervision.

Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.

Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.

Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

Other duties as assigned. Supervised by Program Director Qualifications

Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred.

CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-Advanced

2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders

1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems

1-2 years 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree, with LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC credentials preferred. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in substance abuse and 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting.

postgraduate degree
Case Management
Documentation
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Individual Counseling
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Public Relations
Clinical Services
Substance Abuse Counseling
Group Facilitation
Program Planning
Staff Coaching
Adolescent Care
Mental Health Support
Organizational Management

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000/yr
Location: Brentwood, New York
Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

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