LMSW | LMHC | LMFT | Primary Counselor - Social Worker
FT & PT Roles
Salary: $40K - $65K/yr
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Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding.
Imagine joining a vibrant team where your passion fuels positive change every day! At Outreach, we’re not just a leading health and human services provider in NYC and Long Island—we’re a community of enthusiastic professionals who thrive on meaningful work, exceptional benefits, and endless opportunities for growth.
Recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” nine times since 2010, we offer a dynamic career ladder, student loan forgiveness programs, and a diverse, inclusive workplace where your impact resonates with clients and communities alike. Ready to love what you do? Take the next step with Outreach as a Primary Counselor.
Outreach Development Corporation provides the following benefit options to all FT employees, starting at 90 days of employment:
- 100% Employer-paid Pension Plan – Paid at 5% of earnings after 1 full year of service (or once employee reaches 1000 hours w/in a year); increases to 8% from years 5 – 9; 10% from years 10 – 14; and 12% after 15 years
- Medical (ONLY 15% Employee contribution) – All employee out of pocket covered by MERP plan – *No Out of Pocket Employee Responsibility!
- Dental (100% employer contribution – No employee payroll cost)
- Optional Vision - 100% employee paid
- 403(b) – Employee contributions to supplement Employer-paid Pension Plan
- Basic Life Insurance/AD&D – 100% Employer paid
- Short-term disability – Basic NYSDBL handled through our carrier for employee convenience
- Long Term Disability – 100% Employer paid
- Flexible Spending Plans: Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit FSA
In this role, you will:
- Provide weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan; Provide bi-weekly individual counseling sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.
- Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
- Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.
- Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
- Participate in both individual and group 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.
We require:
- Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience with substance use disorders.
- 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
- 1-2 years of experience working in an OASAS-funded facility, a plus.
- Commitment to providing quality services and outcome-driven performance measures.
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
- Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
- Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning & work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Outreach: Where Passion Meets Impact. Discover a vibrant, forward-thinking workplace where your career thrives and joy sparks every day.
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Primary Counselor, for immediate consideration, please apply now!
Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
