Substance Use Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • Queens, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team and serves as the primary counselor for a caseload of substance use disorder patients. The counselor manages a caseload and provides individual and group counseling, assessments, service coordination, psycho-education, referrals, and up-to-date required documentation. The role supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village and is carried out under general direction.

The counselor works collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to support treatment and recovery. The position includes developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals and appointments, monitoring access to treatment, and helping patients address barriers to care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC certification.
• Minimum one to two years of related experience working with clients with substance use disorder; experience within an Opioid Treatment Program is preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of laws regarding personnel and client information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with clients with substance use disorder within an Opioid Treatment Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor, reflecting specialized Track issues and patients’ physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and diagnoses.
• Use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to collaborate with patients and internal and external treatment team members in support of treatment and recovery.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others supporting patients’ recovery.
• Engage patients in decision-making and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care.
• Collect and review referral information upon patient assignment and consult with others as needed to coordinate services and schedule patient interviews.
• Make referrals, based on assessments, to appropriate programs and agencies to help patients access the level of care that best meets their treatment needs.
• Assist patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment at the referred program or facility.
• Monitor patients’ access to and involvement with treatment and other providers, helping address barriers to treatment and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED