Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Rochester, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Medical Practice, P.C. is seeking an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC2) to work in the medical department at the Monroe County Jail in Rochester, New York. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly rate is $24.00–$28.00.

The counselor supports the behavioral health program and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing program activities, providing individual and group therapeutic sessions, documenting patient encounters, supporting suicide detection and prevention, and collaborating with medical, facility, and interdisciplinary staff. The role also contributes to quality assurance activities, discharge planning where applicable, and committee work.

Requirements

• Certification as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor: CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC2.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another related human services field, with a concentration in drug and alcohol coursework.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to gain patients’ trust and build working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and implement the behavioral health program in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison between medical and facility staff regarding Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Engage patients in therapeutic interventions addressing substance use-related concerns.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions with patients in the MAT program.
• Assist with the detection and prevention of patient suicide.
• Document all patient encounters promptly using the SOAPE note format.
• Assist or collaborate with facility staff on discharge planning for MAT patients, where applicable.
• Facilitate or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and its subcommittees.
• Assist in establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve on committees within the medical unit and facility as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Elective health savings account (HSA).
• Elective life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accruing paid time off, up to 10 days (80 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• New York State Sick Leave Law sick and safe leave accrual, up to 56 hours per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level