Sr. Substance Use Counselor

Services for the Underserved•New York, NY

12d•$65,000 - $69,628

About The Position

Position Overview Casac is a major bonus but not a requirement. I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Senior Substance Use Counselor is a highly experienced professional responsible for providing leadership, expertise, and guidance in the field of substance use disorder treatment and prevention. They play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and evaluating substance use programs, as well as providing training and consultation to other professionals in the field. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills Responsible for integrating dual-recovery treatment Provide expert knowledge and guidance on substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, ensuring best practices are followed Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, community workers, and stakeholders on substance use-related topics, including the latest research, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies. Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning Conducts assessments for substance abuse services amongst individuals served during initial assessment period and follow-up assessments on a needed basis. Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies in substance use disorder care. Data and Accountability Develops, conducts, and monitors treatment interventions for specific target populations and ensure these interventions are incorporated into treatment plans Performs consumer centered, comprehensive assessments to determine needed services for all consumers; develops both initial and ongoing treatment plans; assigns the most appropriate staff to the individual treatment team and actively participates in all activities in revising treatment plans as the participant’s needs change Conducts qualitative field visits to ensure consumers needs are concerns are being met in their living environment Complete Progress Notes, which should be entered into system within 24-48hrs of event date Support around facilitating groups, as needed. Compliance Ensures program operates in accordance with contractual requirements and other applicable regulations, including program standards and performance improvement plans Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and presentations on substance use-related topics Stay abreast of current substance use policies, regulations, and guidelines at the local, state/provincial, and national levels. Advocate for evidence-based policies and contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies to address substance use issues. Participates in quality improvement process, administrative meetings, team meetings, in-service trainings, client staffing and case reviews. Operations Participate in daily morning meetings and case conferences to discuss overall consumer well being and/or any issues that may arise Performs on call duties for crisis intervention and rotation of on call telephone Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Agency, & State Regulations Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines. Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively. Uses resources wisely. External Relations Maintain relationships with outpatient and inpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services. Performs other related work as assigned. Job Requirements III. REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Must have 2 years or more experience working with dually diagnosed individuals

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field
Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Must have 2 years or more experience working with dually diagnosed individuals

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MS Word/Excel
Bilingual in any language a plus not required.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge base of clinical care standards
Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks associated with providing #HPSUS

Responsibilities

Responsible for integrating dual-recovery treatment
Provide expert knowledge and guidance on substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, ensuring best practices are followed
Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, community workers, and stakeholders on substance use-related topics, including the latest research, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies.
Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Conducts assessments for substance abuse services amongst individuals served during initial assessment period and follow-up assessments on a needed basis.
Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies in substance use disorder care.
Develops, conducts, and monitors treatment interventions for specific target populations and ensure these interventions are incorporated into treatment plans
Performs consumer centered, comprehensive assessments to determine needed services for all consumers; develops both initial and ongoing treatment plans; assigns the most appropriate staff to the individual treatment team and actively participates in all activities in revising treatment plans as the participant’s needs change
Conducts qualitative field visits to ensure consumers needs are concerns are being met in their living environment
Complete Progress Notes, which should be entered into system within 24-48hrs of event date
Support around facilitating groups, as needed.
Ensures program operates in accordance with contractual requirements and other applicable regulations, including program standards and performance improvement plans
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and presentations on substance use-related topics
Stay abreast of current substance use policies, regulations, and guidelines at the local, state/provincial, and national levels. Advocate for evidence-based policies and contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies to address substance use issues.
Participates in quality improvement process, administrative meetings, team meetings, in-service trainings, client staffing and case reviews.
Participate in daily morning meetings and case conferences to discuss overall consumer well being and/or any issues that may arise
Performs on call duties for crisis intervention and rotation of on call telephone
Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Agency, & State Regulations
Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines. Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively. Uses resources wisely.
Maintain relationships with outpatient and inpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services.
Performs other related work as assigned.