Credentialed Alc & Sub Abuse Counselor I-1

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

8d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Provides outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), patients with co-occurring mental health disorders (COD), and their families when indicated. Works toward specific treatment goals developed with supervision, maintains productivity according to program and departmental standards, and complies with applicable policies and procedures. Reports to the Clinical Supervisor of the assigned clinic. Supports a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, research subjects, and coworkers sensitively and with appropriate attention to cultural differences, and participates in available cultural competence events and training. The role includes intake evaluations and assessments, individual counseling, group therapy, coordination of care, case documentation, continuing professional development, teaching, supervision, and participation in multidisciplinary meetings. Other duties may include clinic milieu management, monitoring and administering toxicology screens, assessing patients for signs of substance use, performing BAC tests as needed, and helping staff maintain a safe clinic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to human services and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work as a directly supervised co-therapist in group therapy for people with alcohol or drug dependence.
Working knowledge of concepts underlying group therapy, including the role of feelings and defenses.
Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward people with alcohol or drug addiction, both in and out of treatment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in drug and alcohol dependence treatment.
Completion of a clinical internship in substance use and/or experience in substance use disorder treatment.
CASAC certification upon hire.
Knowledge of addiction treatment, counseling theories and techniques, clinical writing, and health and human services resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and assess substance-use history, symptoms, psychosocial history, motivation for change, personal resources, and relevant family history; prepare oral and written clinical reports under supervision.
Provide individual counseling to SUD and COD patients within comprehensive treatment plans, using evidence-based practices and appropriate listening, empathy, confrontation, and supportive skills; monitor participation, engagement, and motivation, and communicate treatment information with the interdisciplinary team.
Facilitate group therapy for people with substance use disorders; develop group programming and manage group rosters and content-specific documentation.
Coordinate care and support with families, health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, and social services; follow confidentiality rules when communicating with outside providers and coordinate appropriate community referrals.
Maintain active case records, including strength-based treatment plans, progress notes, treatment-plan updates, incident documentation, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence.
Maintain continuing education in substance-use-disorder counseling and COD treatment, including attending in-service meetings.
Provide on-site teaching to multidisciplinary students observing program components and therapy.
Report regularly to the clinical supervisor for supervision of clinical activity.
Participate in multidisciplinary program staff and team meetings to review policies and procedures and conduct case reviews.
Perform other assigned duties, including clinic milieu management, toxicology-screen monitoring and administration, assessing physical or behavioral signs of drug or alcohol use, performing BAC tests as needed, and assisting with plans to maintain clinic safety.