Substance Use Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • Bronx, NY

7d • 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 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

What This Job Offers

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