Full-time Inpatient Counselors

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers•Town of Harrietstown, NY

3d•$45,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers is seeking motivated and compassionate candidates to join their inpatient team. This role offers the opportunity to provide clinical services within a highly collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven environment dedicated to long-term recovery. Counselors are supported by strong clinical leadership, multidisciplinary teamwork, and clear program structure designed to promote both resident success and professional growth. This is a full-time position with a $7,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of chemical dependency programs and treatment services.
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Must be able to provide weekend and holiday coverage.

Nice To Haves

Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in human services or related field.
Committed to obtaining QHP status according to area of discipline and per OASAS regulations.
Actively pursue CASAC Trainee and/or upper level QHP credential.
Maintain continues professional education.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain therapeutic relationship with clients.
Actively participate in clinical supervision.
Function as a supportive multi-disciplinary team member.
Support client retention initiatives.
Facilitate didactic lectures related to chemical dependency.
Facilitate and document group therapy sessions.
Complete thorough admission procedure for clients.
Complete accurate and thorough comprehensive assessments and diagnostic impressions.
Develop client-centered, behaviorally oriented service plans.
Discuss viable and appropriate aftercare planning with clients throughout treatment.
Secure appropriate recovery environment for clients upon discharge from program.
Provide weekly individual sessions for a client a minimum of 50 minutes in duration.
Document weekly treatment plan review and progress notes, clearly identifying treatment received and progress demonstrated.
Develop Aftercare plans that accurately reflect client progress.
Create discharge summaries that accurately reflect client progress and rationale for discharge.
Complete accurate documentation of case management and counseling responsibilities (individual and supplemental notes).
Adhere to documentation time frames.
Communicate in an objective manner with colleagues regarding client concerns, either in verbal or written (e-mail/clinical log) form.
Demonstrate consistent improvement of counseling skills and techniques.
Display professional image, appearance and behavior reflective of SJRC Mission, policies and procedures.
Provide weekend and holiday coverage.
Actively pursue CASAC Trainee and/or upper level QHP credential.
Maintain continues professional education.
Assure compliance with state, federal, CARF standards/regulations and SJRC policies and procedures.
Actively participate in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Counselor.