Alcoholism Counselor

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the care of patients admitted to the program, providing group, patient education, and individual treatment sessions. The role serves in the inpatient rehabilitation program and includes assessing patients, documenting their progress, coordinating with insurers and referral sources, and contributing to program quality and teamwork. The counselor conducts patient education lectures and other educational activities, initiates patient evaluations within 24 hours of admission, develops measurable and manageable individual goals, and supports discharge planning. Documentation is required for assessments, treatment notes, patient records, insurance conversations, and other pertinent communications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
350 hours of CASAC schooling at the vocational or college level.
NYS CASAC or CASAC-T required.
At least 6 months of experience as a counselor in Chemical Dependency.
Must be adept at group counseling, completing patient assessments, providing lectures to patients, and completing appropriate discharge planning.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in the Chemical Dependency field and AOD education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients for alcoholism and other addictions, including effects on other areas of their lives.
Document assessment results and clinical progress in group, individual, and family sessions.
Conduct weekly recovery-issues lectures and other patient education required by the program.
Contact insurance carriers for concurrent reviews on due dates and provide discharge-plan information within 24 hours of discharge; document conversations.
Communicate pertinent information to referral sources, probation, parole, CPS, treatment courts, the Primary Counselor, and other program staff.
Participate in Performance Improvement efforts.
Demonstrate behaviors that foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
Initiate patient evaluations within 24 hours of admission.
Develop measurable and manageable goals for individual patients.
Document pertinent patient information in records, including phone calls, individual sessions, referral calls, weekly team notes, admission notes, ASIS, and telephone screenings.
Provide counseling services to inpatients in the inpatient rehabilitation program.
Complete appropriate discharge planning.