Substance Abuse Counselor

Project Hospitality•New York, NY

7d•$26 - $27

About The Position

The CASAC Counselor responsibilities include: Conduct pre-intake client screenings Conduct alcohol and other drug withdrawal and drug use assessments and screenings Complete a comprehensive assessment on each client Mains and coordinates a client caseload Provide individual and group counseling Document all client care services and maintain chart documentation, paperwork for referring agencies and outside support services Conducts client orientation and discharge planning for clients Coordinate care with external and internal providers/resources (i.e. court appointments, medical procedures, parole/probation) In coordination with clinical team develop and implement a substance abuse and/or relapse prevention treatment plan for the client. Develop and implement a substance abuse /relapse prevention and recovery related group curricula Attend all appropriate meetings, participate in appropriate case conferences, treatment plan meetings Supervise clients adherence to program and regulations Perform various other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate and required Perform necessary follow-up on clients' request for outside appointments, phone calls, home visits. Also responsible for discussing client outside activities as they relate to the clients' sobriety and or relapse. Knowledge and Skills: Experience working with co-occurring disorders; Working knowledge of evidence based practices ; Working knowledge of recovery, addiction and relapse process, understanding of mental health and domestic violence issues; ability to manage crisis situations; Good interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team; Bilingual a plus Mental health and chemical dependency knowledge/skills, experience with diverse adult populations, ability to perform client care in line with best practices and theoretical models. Good ability to prepare client care forms accurately and in a timely manner. Very good time management skills. Ability to work independently, schedule clients and follow-up on clients care. multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

CASAC certification
At least two years' work experience in addiction field, preferably in a residential setting
Minimum Bachelor's degree required
Familiarity with OASAS policies and regulations
Proficient in computer skills and documenting in agency electronic records data base
Experience working with co-occurring disorders
Working knowledge of evidence based practices
Working knowledge of recovery, addiction and relapse process, understanding of mental health and domestic violence issues
Ability to manage crisis situations
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team
Mental health and chemical dependency knowledge/skills
Experience with diverse adult populations
Ability to perform client care in line with best practices and theoretical models
Good ability to prepare client care forms accurately and in a timely manner
Very good time management skills
Ability to work independently, schedule clients and follow-up on clients care

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-intake client screenings
Conduct alcohol and other drug withdrawal and drug use assessments and screenings
Complete a comprehensive assessment on each client
Maintains and coordinates a client caseload
Provide individual and group counseling
Document all client care services and maintain chart documentation, paperwork for referring agencies and outside support services
Conducts client orientation and discharge planning for clients
Coordinate care with external and internal providers/resources (i.e. court appointments, medical procedures, parole/probation)
In coordination with clinical team develop and implement a substance abuse and/or relapse prevention treatment plan for the client.
Develop and implement a substance abuse /relapse prevention and recovery related group curricula
Attend all appropriate meetings, participate in appropriate case conferences, treatment plan meetings
Supervise clients adherence to program and regulations
Perform various other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate and required
Perform necessary follow-up on clients' request for outside appointments, phone calls, home visits. Also responsible for discussing client outside activities as they relate to the clients' sobriety and or relapse.