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Job Title: Weekend Overnight Counselor- Bilingual
Location: Long Island, NY Brentwood
Sector: Social Work / Behavioral Intervention
Salary: $19 - $21 an hour DOE
Type: Part-time
Benefits: Yes
Company: Outreach
Who is Outreach?
Founded in 1979 and named "One of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State" nine times since 2010, Outreach provides affordable and innovative care for persons with substance abuse issues and other behavioral disorders. Starting as a one-facility operation in Glendale, Queens, Outreach has expanded to Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island with future plans to open more facilities in new locations.
Outreach's Mission
To inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services delivered by a professional and highly qualified staff with ongoing focus on quality improvement.
Job breakdown
Even though substance abuse and mental health disorders transcend language and cultural barriers, language differences often block a person from accessing proper care and ultimately the opportunity for a fulfilling and complete life; Outreach has multiple openings for Bilingual Weekend and Overnight Counselors to provide counseling to non-English speaking adolescents and adults.
What you will own
- Conducting initial screening of resident and resident's property in accordance with unit procedure
- Initiating miscellaneous screenings
- Documenting and charting all aspects of resident progress
- Communicating all pertinent information, incidents, and emergencies
- Supervising and managing client population
- Participating in group activities
- Providing crisis interventions and follow-ups
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, and mobile emergence response as a member of the 24/7/365 crisis team
Skills you will bring to the table
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice model of treatment MI, CBT, CRAFT, etc.
- Team mindset
- Ability to stay calm in a crisis
- Strong interpersonal communication written and spoken
- Culturally sensitive and empathetic
- Proficient computer skills Word, Outlook, etc.
- Flexibility in weekend shift coverage or swap
- Familiarity with electronic documentation programs
Negotiables
- 1+ year of experience working in an OASAS-funded facility a plus
Non-negotiables
- Qualified Healthcare Professional QHP license
- CASAC-T; will consider CASAC-T eligible or transferable skills in residential care
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or relevant field
- 1+ years experience providing substance abuse treatment services
- 1+ years experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Bilingual in Spanish as you will primarily be working with non-English speakers
- Familiarity of community resources related to substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and misc. chronic medical conditions
Perks
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time
- PTO, sick days, paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Professional training
- Student loan forgiveness and repayment plans*
- Retirement
*Certain restrictions apply.
What's next?
Ready to join Outreach?
- Apply!
- You sit back and relax; we review your application
- If it is a match, you will have a couple of rounds of interviews
- You will receive a response within 2 weeks of your final interview
Please anticipate the entire process taking 3 weeks or less.
Questions?
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please email Matinah Drew at [email protected].
About Noble Hearts HR
Noble hearts HR is a certified MWBE-owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30+ years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non-profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.
