F/T Milieu Floor Counselor, Brentwood, NY, US FT Non-exempt; Non-Management Salary range: $19-21/hr Requisition ID: 2673 The Milieu/ Floor Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adults with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Milieu/ Floor Counselor 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. + Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner and documents client’s progress through the use of group notes. + Supervise clients in self-medication (under 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. + Use agency vehicles (15-passenger van, or car) to provide transportation to required appointments Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation. 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 in an OASAS funded facility a plus + Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. + Excellent organizational and crisis management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands, familiarity with treatment planning + Act as liaison to community-based service providers + Strong communication skills, ability to navigate multiple service providers for each client + Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people Position Status: This is a full-time non-exempt position. 4p-12a Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” a total of nine times since 2010.  Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected. 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.