Cred Alc&Sub Abuse Counselor 2

University of Rochester•Brighton, NY

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Substance Use Counselor 2assigned to the Strong Ties Clinic Team is responsible for providing psychosocial assessment and treatment to individuals ages 15 and older who are severely and persistently mentally ill. Services are provided through participation on an interdisciplinary team designed to provide comprehensive, community based psychiatric care. The Substance Use Counselor 2 functions as a primary substance use disorders therapist providing direct clinical services including individual and group therapy, substance use evaluations, and treatment.

Requirements

Masters Degree in a discipline related to human services.
Certified as a NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance required
1+ years of related experience in substance use disorder treatment setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
CASAC-T upon hire required
CASAC Certification within 1 year required

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team involving intake, evaluation, and treatment.
Evaluates drug and alcohol usage and determines level of care as needed for all patients with co-occurring substance use needs.
Provides feedback to the treatment team regarding client’s progress in recovery and facilitates and supervises the placement of clients in other community programs as necessary to meet recovery goals and/or needs.
Provides individual, group, family and behavior therapy that is problem-specific and goal oriented; uses a therapeutic approach which is consistent with evidence-based practices for a particular problem; emphasizes social/interpersonal competence; addresses self-defeating beliefs, expectations, and behaviors that disrupt the recovery process; and considers a recipient’s strengths, needs, and cultural values.
Provides evidence-based therapy interventions to address both psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Documents interventions, both direct and indirect, in the patient’s medical record, in compliance with Division, Department, and Hospital policy.
Ensures that Hospital, Department, and Clinic policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice, patient care, and disposition training.
Subscribes to the Department’s goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients/families, trainees, research subjects and co-workers in a sensitive and caring manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.
Participates in available cultural competence events and trainings.
Other duties as assigned