Substance Abuse Counselor (PT) - New Path Treatment Center

EAC Network•Village of Hempstead, NY

4d•$37 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing direct treatment services to clients of the New Path Treatment Center and overseeing program interns. The position may also provide administrative and clinical supervision as needed when the Program Director is absent. The role is based at 175 Fulton Ave, Suite 403, Hempstead, NY, and offers up to 10 hours per week at $36.78 per hour. The counselor provides individualized treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, supports clients’ families and significant others, monitors client progress, and coordinates recovery planning and referrals. The role also includes crisis intervention, clinical documentation, random urine drug screening, and other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC license required.
Master’s degree in Human Services required.
At least two years of treatment experience in addiction services required.
Proficiency with computer applications or automated systems, including spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendars, email, and/or database software needed for work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
Provide consultation, education, and supportive treatment to family members and significant others involved in a client’s recovery.
Provide emergency coverage and crisis intervention when necessary to support client safety and stability.
Assess clients’ clinical condition, progress, and response to treatment throughout services.
Use each client’s individualized recovery plan to guide therapeutic interventions and services.
Work with clinical supervisors and, where applicable, criminal justice referral sources to plan long-range recovery goals and identify community-based referrals for continuing care.
Document treatment sessions accurately and promptly, including the date, service type, counseling intervention, session length, and client progress, in compliance with regulatory standards.
Conduct random urine drug screens to gather clinical data and monitor progress toward treatment goals.
Oversee program interns.
Provide administrative and clinical supervision as needed in the Program Director’s absence.
Perform other relevant clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director, supervisors, or EAC Network Administration.