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Counselor 

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.  
Position Medication Counselor  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Riverhead, NY  
Salary  
Days/Hours Monday - Friday; 4pm - 12am  
Description

The Counselor is responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications and assisting CR/ SRO staff in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well as assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises medication and completes medication counts with evening and overnight staff as needed (daily for controlled substance, weekly for all other medications). Reports discrepancies immediately to supervisor; completes all corresponding documentation
  • Provides wellness self management education to residents to assist with independence in self medication management.
  • Provides direct care services to clients.
  • Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress.
  • Monitors the site, safety checks etc.
  • Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
  • Performs unit inspections, assists residents with upkeep and cleanliness of individual units
  • Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
  • Other duties, as assigned by Program Director/ Supervisor.
  • Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

 

 
Position Requirements

Bachelors degree or 2 years experience in a Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other mental health discipline. Require experience working in a similar setting or with people with mental illnesses.

 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CONCERNFORINDEPENDENTLIVINGINC.appone.com



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