Counselor II- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Cortland Outpatient Clinic- Full Time- Days

Cayuga Health System • City of Cortland, NY

9d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health or CASAC-Credentialed Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for treating and promoting recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive, high quality, and client-centered care.

Requirements

• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
• Licensed mental health practitioner (including permit eligible)
• Licensed social worker (including permit eligible)
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and SUD experience total 4 years. QHP status required (see above Qualifications section).
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field.
• A basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.
• Knowledge of basic counseling techniques, including treatment planning is essential.
• Working knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based principle of treatment and an individualized approach to treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with 4+ years SUD experience.
• Provisional CASAC, CASAC or other QHP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload delivering evidence based counseling in supporting client's recovery and mental wellness goals.
• Perform essential counseling responsibilities including screenings, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups ranging from small group coaching to didactic sessions
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of counseling.
• Implement existing curricula to engage clients in goal setting and individualized treatment planning
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and attend team meetings
• Maintain regular communication with team members, external providers, and staff to ensure coordinated service delivery
• Knowledge of addiction/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group process and principles of counseling.
• Document group notes, individual session notes, and clinical visit summaries in EPIC EMR in accordance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
• We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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