On Call Addiction Counselor

Catholic Charities of Long Island•Bohemia, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking an On Call Addiction Treatment Counselor to provide addiction treatment services to clients. The role includes clinical counseling, intake and admission work, treatment and discharge planning, client documentation, regulatory reporting, and support with medication-assisted treatment and Narcan administration. The counselor also oversees CASAC trainees and interns, reviews program documentation as a qualified health professional, and assists with entitlements and insurance enrollment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Advanced CASAC certification.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family sessions.
Provide psycho-education to clients.
Screen and assess clients.
Develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
Perform general intake and admission activities for clients accepted for admission, in accordance with OASAS Part 820 regulations.
Maintain chart documentation for assigned client caseloads.
Train clients on medication-assisted treatment and Narcan administration.
Complete regulatory reporting under OASAS Part 820, including following admissions and discharge policies and procedures, relapse prevention protocols, monthly statistical reports, and bed monitoring.
Oversee CASAC-Trainees and CASAC Trainee Interns.
Review program documentation as a qualified health professional.
Assist in reviewing entitlement eligibility and help case management enroll clients in insurance-eligible programs.