Case Management, Computer Skills, Crisis Intervention, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Leadership, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Program Planning, Regulations, Spanish Language, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Spanish Bilingual Group Counselor
Healthcare staff can work anywhere…The BEST work with US!
$5,000 Sign-on bonus!
Monday-Friday (7am-3pm)
$27.47/hour - $30.21/hour
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programsacross New York City and greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under general direction, the Group Facilitator will be responsible for facilitation treatment groups and education workshops including keeping all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Develop treatment plans in concert with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflect an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
- Ensures groups start on time and run as scheduled.
- Facilitates group counseling, family sessions and encounter groups as requested.
- Uses the agency's Electronic Health Record to input information on client's participation in group within a timely manner, including Planning and Progress notes. Plus completing all paperwork as per OASAS regulations and agency standards.
- Facilitate crisis intervention as needed.
- Implement strategies to increase patient's participation.
- Adheres to multidiscipline treatment recommendations that are incorporated into treatment plans.
- Informs counseling staff of any relevant clinical concerns regarding a patient that may have arisen during group participation.
- Participates and takes a leadership role in Treatment Plan Reviews and Case Conferences.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- CASAC-T certification required. CASAC preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish required.
- At least One-Two (1-2) years related experience in facilitating groups within an 822 Opioid Treatment Program.
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.
- Knowledge of Client Rights.
- Knowledge of Code of Ethics.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Samaritan Village
For more than 50 years, Samaritan Village has been wholly dedicated to improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. With its humble beginnings as a Queens counseling center, Samaritan Village has evolved into a nationally-recognized human services organization, doing more good than ever imagined. Today, Samaritan Village provides comprehensive health and human services to more than 10,000 people each year through a network of more than 20 facilities located throughout New York City and in upstate New York.
Samaritan Village provides a rich array of services including substance abuse treatment, mental health and primary health care, specialized programs for military veterans, vocational and employment services, shelter and transitional housing, and services for seniors.
We believe that Good resides in each of our clients – men and women, our veterans, mothers and babies, the homeless, families, and the elderly. With our dedicated staff and partners in the community, we roll up our sleeves and find the good within the people we serve.
1 to 9 employees
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
http://samaritanvillage.org