Addiction Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • Town of Wawarsing, NY

3d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team, responsible for managing a caseload of patients with substance use disorders. They provide individual counseling, facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic groups, and use a trauma-informed approach to support each patient’s recovery. Key duties include conducting assessments, screenings, intake, orientation, psycho-education, and referrals, as well as completing sample swabs and participating in crisis intervention when needed. The counselor also collaborates with internal and external teams to coordinate care, helps patients access appropriate levels of treatment, and maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation. Depending on credentials and experience, this work may be co-facilitated with other staff members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field
• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• At least One (1) year of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
• Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment plan in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflects an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
• Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.
• Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.
• Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
• Assists patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.
• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees