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Substance Abuse Counselor

Urban Recovery
place Newfane, 14108
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance Abuse
ECT
Individuals
Individuals with Addiction Issues
In-patient Non-Psychiatric

About Job

Description
Sign on bonus $5,000.00
We are seeking a self-motivated Substance Use Counselor to join our team! We are currently taking applications for CASAC-Ts, CASAC-P, CASACs, MHCs, LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMFTs. The ideal candidate will display strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work with diverse population, and strong documentation and organizational skills.
Applicants must have a CASAC-T, CASAC, MHC, LMSW, or LCSW
Position Description:
Counselor will manage a caseload of patients admitted to the Program. Counselor will perform essential counseling functions including intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, referrals, individual and group counseling, case management, reporting and record keeping and care coordination.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and manage a caseload
2. Weekly individual and group counseling sessions (as assigned)
3. Performs assessment and intake as needed
4. Assist with the development of clinical treatment tracks that are diversified in language and culture that will meet the treatment and service needs of patients and families
5. Assist with weekly utilization reviews based on established clinical and administrative protocols
6. Assist with monthly skills-based workshops relative to chemical dependency
7. Assist with the review, process and distribute incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed
8. Provide input for employee reviews as requested
9. Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews
10. Assist with the assessment and intake process
11. Assist with the clinical discharge process
12. Responsible for adhering to a standard of maintaining 10 billable units of service per day based on caseload
13. Record individual patient data in NYC HRA STARS as required weekly/monthly
14. Monitors patient toxicology testing
15. Maintain a clean work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Per-diem
Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newfane, NY 14108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Newfane, NY 15 minutes from Lockport NY!!
Job Types: Full-time Preferred, Per-diem
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift, or 10-hour shift
  • Let's talk about what your ideal schedule would look like!

Requirements
Applicants must have an active and valid CASAC-T, CASAC, MHC, LMSW, or LCSW

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home