Primary Addiction Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic- Full Time- Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

10d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Addiction Counselor treats and promotes recovery from substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide comprehensive, high-quality, client-centered care. The position is onsite at the Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic at 334 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with federal holidays off and no travel expected. The stated pay range is $24.00–$30.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Hold one of the following credentials: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC); licensed mental health practitioner, including permit eligible; or licensed social worker, including permit eligible.
Have a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and substance use disorder experience totaling four years.
Have QHP status.
Have two years of employment experience in the Human Services field.
Have a basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.
Have knowledge of basic counseling techniques, including treatment planning.
Have working knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based treatment principles, and individualized treatment approaches.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree with 4+ years of substance use disorder experience.
Provisional CASAC, CASAC, or other QHP.

Responsibilities

Perform counseling responsibilities, including screenings, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting, and record keeping.
Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups, ranging from small-group coaching to didactic sessions.
Apply knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders and recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and counseling principles.
Implement existing curricula to engage clients in goal setting and individualized treatment planning.
Participate collaboratively on the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and attend team meetings.
Communicate regularly with team members, external providers, and staff to support coordinated service delivery.
Document group notes, individual session notes, and clinical visit summaries in EPIC EMR in accordance with regulatory requirements.