Counselor Assistant

Behavioral Health Services North•Plattsburgh, NY

About The Position

As a Counselor Assistant at BHSN, you will assist residents of an OASAS-licensed community residence in maintaining sobriety while developing recovery and life skills to transition to independent living. All shifts are awake shifts. The schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role includes duties under the OASAS Counselor Scope of Practice, with regular or intensive supervision depending on the duty. You will support residents with case management, including transportation, referrals to other services, and discharge planning; maintain timely and accurate documentation; complete required trainings; attend meetings and appointments representing BHSN or residents; help maintain a safe, clean residence; and protect client confidentiality. Other duties may be assigned. BHSN describes its workplace as offering personalized health coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, training, coaching, mentorship, continuous learning, community discounts, and opportunities for internal growth. The organization also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete 12 hours of Introductory Training in the Addictions within 30 days of hire.
Strong interpersonal, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and maintenance of electronic records or charts.
Obtain CPR certification within six months of employment.
Ability to move or react quickly, including climbing stairs, in response to situations on all interior floors of the residence and outside.
Valid New York State driver's license with a driving record acceptable to BHSN's insurance carrier.
Reliable transportation for required local travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or knowledge of the alcohol/substance abuse delivery system.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with the OASAS Counselor Scope of Practice, including screening, orientation, case management, and basic crisis response with regular supervision.
Perform duties with intensive supervision, including intake, group co-facilitation with a CASAC-level professional or higher, psycho-education, referral, and care coordination.
Assist residents with case management needs, including transportation, linkage to other services, and discharge planning.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations and BHSN policies and procedures, including scope-of-practice requirements.
Complete all trainings required by BHSN and regulatory agencies.
Attend meetings and appointments to represent BHSN and/or residents.
Meet productivity standards as determined by the supervisor.
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean dwelling.
Maintain client confidentiality and confidential health information.
Participate in meetings as scheduled.
Perform additional duties as assigned.