Counselor

BriteLife Recovery•West Kill, NY

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About The Position

BriteLife Recovery is seeking a Counselor in West Kill, New York, to provide clinical services and interventions supporting clients’ overall health and well-being. The Counselor helps clients build the knowledge and skills needed for personal growth and sustained recovery from addiction, within the organization’s philosophy and objectives. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Counselor facilitates group therapy and collaborates with the clinical team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health-related field.
Working toward licensure and/or drug and alcohol certification.
Demonstrated computer proficiency.
Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques.
Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol and other drug abuse.
Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
Knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health-related field.
Drug and alcohol certification through a state board (CASAC, CADC, CAADC, ADC, AADC, or equivalent).
Professional clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
Experience in substance use disorders treatment.

Responsibilities

Independently facilitate group therapy sessions.
Document all services in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes.
Demonstrate knowledge of the six ASAM dimensions and produce clinical documentation reflecting client functioning in each dimension as indicated.
Participate actively and meaningfully in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
Provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
Maintain a professional presentation consistent with BriteLife Recovery’s philosophy, mission, values, and goals.
Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards and guidelines.
Assess, plan, and deliver services for individuals needing substance abuse treatment.
Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Screen for danger to self or others and for co-occurring mental health issues.
Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Fully sponsored health plan through APA with the Cigna network.
Dental and vision insurance.
Accident insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Cancer insurance.
Life insurance.
40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually.
Nine paid holidays for salaried employees; hourly employees earn time and a half for holidays worked.
Employee Assistance Program offering emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services.
Shift differential.
Staff development program.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Career growth opportunities.