Position Overview:
Position Summary:
The Substance Use Counselor provides substance use services and consultation as a member of the clinic.

Job Responsibilities:
The Substance Use Counselor is responsible for clinical management of consumer needs for individuals presenting with OUDs, including collaborating with the medical team on individuals’ treatment plan and monitoring progress.
The Substance Use Counselor will provide all clinical services appropriate to scope of practice and consistent with relevant laws and regulations, utilizing evidence-based practices.
The Substance Use Counselor will have a LMSW and CASAC certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience providing substance use counseling, familiarity with MAT and experience working individuals with OUD.
Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing Article 31 outpatient mental health clinics (Part 599 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations).
Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.
In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required.
Coordinates care with SUS nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to SUS as appropriate.
Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with SU5' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness approaches figure prominently.

The salary min $70,000 to max $70,000.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
LMSW require
CASAC 1 or CASAC 2
Must have one or more years’ experience working with dually diagnosed individuals including the delivery of integrated service
Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Proficient in MS Word/Excel
Ability to research material via the internet
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

Company Overview:
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org.