Addictions Counselor 1 (Bronx Addiction Treatment Center)

Agency Office

252d • $64,569 - $80,934

About The Position

The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center's (ATC's) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Functions as one of the clinical members of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Functions as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to assigned patients caseload. Provides individual and group brief therapy utilizing EBPs and facilitates a variety of clinical activities. Works with co-occurring Mental Health, Gambling Disorders and Criminal Justice mandated patients. Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups. Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve. Transports patients as needed using NYS vehicle. Takes lead role in interviewing patients to complete various assessments; performs Psycho-Social Assessment as part of individual treatment plan development; monitors patients' compliance with Treatment Goals. Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations. Provides or coordinates all facets of patients' care. Seek consultation with senior staff as needed. Participates in activities to improve patient care and facility operations. Completes patient records and monitors patient compliance with treatment goals. Participates in meal preparation and distribution. Uses a computer proficiently for patient documentation and other required communication. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State.
• Possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Functions as one of the clinical members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Functions as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to assigned patients caseload.
• Provides individual and group brief therapy utilizing EBPs and facilitates a variety of clinical activities.
• Works with co-occurring Mental Health, Gambling Disorders and Criminal Justice mandated patients.
• Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups.
• Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve.
• Transports patients as needed using NYS vehicle.
• Takes lead role in interviewing patients to complete various assessments.
• Performs Psycho-Social Assessment as part of individual treatment plan development.
• Monitors patients' compliance with Treatment Goals.
• Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning.
• Provides or coordinates all facets of patients' care.
• Seeks consultation with senior staff as needed.
• Participates in activities to improve patient care and facility operations.
• Completes patient records and monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Uses a computer proficiently for patient documentation and other required communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental.
• NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension).
• Optional Deferred Compensation.
• Continuing Education Benefits.
• Generous Paid Leave Benefits.
• Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed