Substance Abuse Counselor (ABLE House)

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center Inc•New York, NY

10d•$58,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the clinical team, the counselor will work under the supervision of the Program Director to deliver addiction treatment services to clients. This role involves providing substance abuse counseling services to patients/families, including psychosocial assessment and treatment, short and long term, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling. The counselor will carry an active caseload of patients, complete all intake forms, conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain progress notes. Responsibilities also include participating in weekly staff meetings, case conferences, training, and monthly supervision. The role requires educating patients on substance use/abuse, MAT, and NRT, managing written and electronic patient records (knowledge of STARS and HRA2010E is necessary), and participating in agency-sponsored and community outreach events. The counselor will also provide necessary reports, case records, documentation, and statistics, and possess working knowledge of the referral process for aftercare and other concrete services. Additional duties include conducting weekly random urines, monitoring medication, and conducting monthly fire drills as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and CASAC/CASAC-T require.
At least 2 years of experience in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services field.
Counseling experience required.
Good verbal and written communication.
Computer Skills is a requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling services to patients/families, including psychosocial assessment and treatment, short and long term, crisis, intervention, individual and group counseling.
Carry an active caseload of patients and complete all intake forms.
Conduct intake assessment, develop treatment plan/review and progress notes.
Participate in weekly staff meeting/case conference, in-house/external training and monthly supervision with Director.
Educate patients on Substance use/abuse, MAT and NRT.
Manage written and electronic patients records, knowledge of STARS and HRA2010E.
Participate in agency sponsored and community outreach events such as health fairs and ground rounds.
Provide necessary reports, case records, documentation and statistics as required.
Working knowledge of referral process for individual aftercare, and other concrete services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Conduct weekly random urines and monitor medication.
Conduct Monthly fire drills.