Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. • Town of Lake George, NY

8d • $24 - $28 • 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 Warren County Jail in Lake George, New York. This is a full-time position scheduled for 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 is responsible for clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role supports patients in the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program through therapeutic interventions, individual and group sessions, clinical documentation, suicide prevention, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position also participates in quality assurance and other medical-unit and facility committees.

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

• At least 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 to address 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 patients in the MAT program, where applicable.
• Facilitate or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and subcommittees, and assist in establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve on committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an elective health savings account (HSA).
• Elective life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off accrual of up to 10 days (80 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Accrual of New York State Sick Leave Law sick and safe leave: one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time