Substance Use Counselor 2

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

8d•$60,424 - $84,593•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor 2 provides outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team serving individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), patients with co-occurring mental health disorders (COD), and their families when indicated. The counselor works on treatment goals developed with supervision, maintains productivity in accordance with program and departmental standards, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position also has direct supervisory or mentoring responsibilities for counselor interns and new staff, and reports to the Clinical Supervisor of the assigned clinic. The role supports a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, research subjects, and coworkers sensitively and with appropriate attention to cultural differences, and by participating in available cultural competence events and training. Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations and substance-use assessments; providing individual counseling and facilitating group therapy; coordinating care and referrals with families, health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, social services, and community providers; maintaining clinical records and treatment documentation; and participating in staff development, teaching, supervision, and multidisciplinary meetings. Additional duties may include milieu supervision, collaborative care sessions, toxicology screening and monitoring, BAC testing, and supporting clinic safety planning.

Requirements

Master's degree in a discipline related to human services and one year of related experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work as a co-therapist in group therapy for people with alcohol or drug dependency and working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy, including the role of feelings and defenses.
Knowledge of the legal rights and societal attitudes toward people with alcohol or drug addiction in and out of treatment.
CASAC-T upon hire.
CASAC certification within one year.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of addiction treatment, counseling theories and techniques, clinical writing, and health and human services resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and assess substance-use history, symptoms, psychosocial history, motivation for change, personal resources, and relevant family history; prepare clinical reports with supervision.
Provide individual counseling to patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders within comprehensive treatment plans, using evidence-based practices and appropriate counseling skills.
Facilitate group therapy independently, develop group programming, and manage group rosters and content-specific documentation.
Coordinate care and support with families and external health, employment, criminal justice, and social service providers while observing confidentiality requirements.
Coordinate appropriate referrals to community providers.
Maintain active case records, including strength-based treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, incident documentation, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence.
Participate in staff development, continuing education, in-service meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and case reviews.
Provide on-site teaching to multidisciplinary students and, as appropriate, give lectures or talks to patients and families.
Report regularly to the clinical supervisor for supervision of clinical activity.
Mentor new staff and supervise or consult with interns as assigned.
Perform additional assigned duties, which may include milieu supervision and management, collaborative care sessions, toxicology screen preparation and administration, BAC testing, assessment of signs of drug or alcohol use, and helping staff develop plans to maintain clinic safety.