Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW), CASACs, CRCs & Other QHPs

Outreach Project has been providing drug and alcohol services in the New York Metropolitan area since 1980.  Outreach's mission is "To empower individuals, families and communities to make choices which will enable them to experience a responsible life free from alcohol and drug abuse".

 

Outreach's first program was an assessment and referral center in Glendale, Queens, where people were encouraged to seek help for their problems with substance abuse.  As a provider of assessment and referral services, Outreach found many gaps in services for this population and began responding by designing programs for those special populations, especially youth, for whom serivces were not readily available.  As a result, Outreach's services increased to include advocacy, adolescent and adult drug and alcohol treatment, vocational services, HIV/AIDS services and community and professional training.

 

Currently, Outreach operates programs as seven locations in Queens, Brooklyn and on Long Island.  Please visit our website:  opiny.org for additional information on our program services.

 

We are currently seeking qualified Licensed Social Workers, CASACs, CRCs and other QHPs for a variety of positions we currently have available and for other opportunities which will be available in the near future. 

 

Below are just a few of the employment opportunities available at Outreach Project.

 

Outreach House I, Ridgewood, Queens

Provides residential substance abuse services for adolescents, 12-17 years of age with supportive services provided for family members.  There are currently three different positions available.  Please see the description for each position, along with the necessary experiential and educational qualifications:

 

Full Time House Manager

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Provide bimonthly individual and group supervision for Substance Abuse Counselors.Monthly chart auditing.Record and oversee transactions of resident accounts, stipends and PNA fundsDirectly observe clinical practice of employeesProvide crisis intervention when neededReport all clinical emergencies to Unit DirectorParticipate in reassessment appointmentsProvide assessment, group and family counselingCoordinate training needs of counselorsProvide 24 hour on call supervision for counselors on dutyCreate and monitor monthly staff scheduleConduct yearly evaluations and growth plans for counselorsOversee chart audits and insure deficiencies are corrected

Qualifications:  Must have a CASAC and supervisory experience.  Must work rotating Saturdays and a minimum of three evenings per week.  On call 24/7.  Adolescent and/or therapeutic community experience required.  Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the above requirements.

 

 

Part Time Family Therapist

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Facilitate parent involvement through individual family sessions, parent support groups, multi-family groups, reassessment sessions, Saturday staff and parent activities, family holiday visits and crisis intervention.Contact families by phone or letterFacilitate phone calls home from residentsProvide floor coverage to supervise residents during SAC meetingsComplete and forward monthly paperwork to supervisor Complete clinical paperwork related to group and individual sessionsScreen, edit and respond to incoming and outgoing letters to/from clients/parentsGenerate and or update family therapy correspondence as directed by the full time family therapistFacilitate letter group, post pass group, multi-family group, clinical gorup as directedParticipate in department head meeting, clinical case conferences, administrative staff meeting.

Qualifications:  Must have LMSW/LCSW or LMFT and experience working with adolescents and families.  Substance abuse, therapeutic community and/or experienc working with special populations a plus.  Must work weekday evenings and at least 4 hours on Saturday.  Please do not apply for this positon unless you meet the above stated requirements.

 

 

Full Time Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Completes voc/ed comprehensive assessments and quarterly progress reportsDevelops and facilitates the implementation of voc/ed treatment plans for all clients that are consistent with agency standards and comply with applicable administrative rulesProvides individual voc/ed counseling to adolescents to further assest them in reaching voc/ed goalsConducts voc/ed group counseling.  Performs the actions necessary to start a group, including:  group type, purpose, size and leadership, recruiting and selecting members, establishing group goals and clarifying ground rules for participatingMonitors the GED prep, exam and return to public schools.Documents voc/ed outcomesServices as teh liaison between Off-site Education Services and clinical staffProvides and maintains ongoing communication with all staff members via written communication as well as participation in staff meetings, clinical presentation and other unit meetingsCreates and maintains ongoing relationships with referral sources and other voc/ed agencies.Brings appropriate issued identified in voc/ed activities to the attention of clinical counselors and social workers for appropriate therapeutic interventionProvides monthly statistical data on caseload to Director of Vocational ServicesIn collaboration with the House Manager, oversees the application, evaluation and training processes of job functions

Qualifications:  Masters in Vocational Rehab Counseling, social work or related field (with voc rehab exp).  Experience working in a chemical dependency setting and/or working with adolescents a plus.  Additional CASAC or CASAC T credential a plus.  CRC preferred, but wil consider CRC eligible with substance abuse exp.

 

 

Outreach Family Services, Richmond Hill, Queens,

Provides outpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults.  The following position is currently available:

 

Intake Coordinator

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Completes assessments for adolescent and adult clients according to established policies and procedures.Obtains necessary documentation and information from referral source.Completes all necessary consent forms insuring the provision of services and maintenance of client confidentiality.Completes all charting required for admission or referral.Maintains adequate involvement with clients and a tracking system to ensure timely admission to the program, or referral.Communicates appropriately (verbally and in writing) with referral sources, outside agencies (probation, schools, etc.) and family members regarding client's admission status.Facilitates admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients not appropriate for Outreach Family Services.Obtains all necessary financial information to facilitate admission.Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.Responsible for insuring the safety and security of all staff, clients and visitors on site.Responsible for insuring the integrity of the physical environment by responding to emergencies and being knowledgeable about emergency procedures (e.g. threat, fire, medical emergency, etc.)Individual and group counseling, didactic lectures, as assigned.Carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with Outreach Project personnel policies and procedures.Monitor staff in following appropriate intake protocols.  Refer and tranck client referral to appropriate social service agencies to assist in securing financial support systems.

Qualifications:  CASAC or other QHP with at least three years of substance abuse experience.  Afternoon/evening hours 1 PM - 9 PM.