Clinical Therapist

Overview

FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE INC.

A social services agency providing comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. We have more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, committed to serving Long Island's most vulnerable citizens.

About the Job

We are seeking a Clinical Therapist - Substance Abuse Specialist for our Family Recovery Center (FRC) in Riverhead. The FRC provides individual and group therapy to children, families, and adults directly impacted by alcohol and drugs. As a member of our team, you will consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports as needed, facilitate referrals, and follow up on those services.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more

Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist - Substance Abuse Specialist will provide the most appropriate and highest level of service to clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services, possibly primarily mandated by probation.
• Complete intake assessments.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Make accurate diagnoses and confer with supervisor when needed.
• Provide each client with a realistic crisis plan.
• Work with clients to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed.
• Efficiently access other necessary services for clients.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
• Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues.
• Facilitate groups for clients depending on client need.
• Register appropriate clients in the impaired driver system.
• Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to the client population.
• Maintain a reasonable kept appointment rate.
• Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments.
• Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
• Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures.
• Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes.
• Adhere to OASAS regulations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CASAC/CASAC-T or related education is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with substance use disorders is required; experience with co-occurring disorders is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and teens may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources are required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required; Electronic Health Records are preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Compensation Details

$47,000 - $52,000 yearly salary.