Substance Use Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

13d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Substance Use Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team and serves as the primary counselor to a caseload of substance use disorder patients. The counselor manages a caseload; provides individual and group counseling; conducts assessments; coordinates services; provides psycho-education and referrals; and keeps required documentation up to date. This work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC certification.
• One to two years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Knowledge of or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with people 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 collaboration with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor, reflecting specialized Track issues and patients’ physical, medical, cognitive, psychosocial, and diagnostic needs.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach 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 to support 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 assignment of patients 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 patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers, helping address barriers to treatment and recovery.

What This Job Offers

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