Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Syracuse, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Medical Practice, P.C. is hiring an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC2) to work in the medical department at the Onondaga County Justice Center in Syracuse, 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 pay range is $24.00–$28.00.

The counselor supports the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program and works with medical and facility staff on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). The role includes therapeutic engagement with patients, individual and group sessions, suicide prevention, clinical documentation, discharge-planning collaboration, interdisciplinary consultations, and quality assurance activities.

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 a 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 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 as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and its subcommittees.
• Assist in establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve on medical-unit and facility committees as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Elective health savings account (HSA).
• Elective life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Accrued 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 annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time