Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Liberty Resources is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Next Step Apartments program supporting adults living with chemical dependency in Oneida, NY. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. Substance Use Counselor Position Summary: The Substance Use Counselor provides direct care and clinical services to clients in a community residential setting, including coverage per the staffing plan and overnight shifts as required of both Maxwell House and Next Step programs. Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, discharges, individual and group counseling, documentation, and incident reporting in accordance with agency and program standards.
Requirements
- HS Diploma required.
- Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides chemical dependency evaluation, service planning and counseling and evaluation as directed by program supervisor, and in accordance with individual client needs.
- Monitors client interaction and behaviors. Provides a role model for the program participants.
- Writes nightly summary log and appropriately reports to Program Supervisor.
- Responsible for contributing to the upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.
- Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.
- Provides coverage of Maxwell House and Next Step residential programs as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Family-Friendly Workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
