Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Substance Use Counselor Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US! $36.90 per hour A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. The Role 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 SU Counselor will manage a caseload of patients, provide individual and group counseling, conduct an assessment, coordinate services, psycho-education, referrals, and keep all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification
- Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) preferably within an Opioid Treatment Program
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of patients
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Conduct an assessment
- Coordinate services
- Provide psycho-education
- Make referrals
- Keep all required documentation up to date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
