Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Troy, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Medical Practice, P.C., is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC, CASAC2) to work in the medical departments at multiple correctional facilities throughout New York State. This is a Full-Time Float position (40 hours/week) with availability to cover various facilities in New York State. The role involves providing clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program, serving as a liaison for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and engaging patients in therapeutic interventions. The counselor will facilitate group and individual sessions, assist with suicide prevention, document patient encounters, and collaborate on discharge planning. Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality assurance committees, and other facility committees is also expected.

Requirements

• Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC or CASAC2)
• Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in drug and alcohol course work.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison between medical and facility staff as it pertains to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Engage patient in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance use related concerns.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions with patients in the MAT program.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of patient suicide.
• Document all patient encounters in a timely manner utilizing the SOAPE note format.
• Assist and/or collaborate with facility staff regarding discharge planning for patients in the MAT program, where applicable.
• Facilitate/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and any sub-committees.
• Assist in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.

Benefits

• Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
• Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability.
• Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year.
• Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
• Eligible to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (i.e., NYSSL).
• 401k retirement with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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