Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Northwell•Village of Ossining, NY
•$66,300 - $86,060
About The Position
Provides counseling, advocacy and chemical dependency treatment services to patients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), required.
- Minimum of three (3) years substance abuse counseling experience, required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in human service field, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interviews new patients and provides program orientation.
- Conducts psychosocial assessment related to chemical/substance abuse and dependence.
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient treatment plan.
- Conducts individual, group and family counseling sessions.
- Provides transitional care services to facilitate patient discharge.
- Completes documentation in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization, State and Federal regulations.
- Serves as a liaison to referral sources to facilitate continuity of care.
- Participates in related utilization review and performance improvement activities.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
