Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Liberty Resources is currently seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for our Integrated Healthcare Clinic. Position Summary: The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is primarily responsible for the provision of therapy from a holistic, dual-recovery lens to individuals, couples, families and groups referred to the Integrated Health Care Clinic. About Us: Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a supportive atmosphere. 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 health and wellness practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Requirements
- CASAC II or Advanced CASAC preferred; however, candidates with a CASAC-T or CASAC-P and relevant experience will be considered.
- A NYS clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, or LMFT) is preferred, though applicants with CASAC credentials only will also be considered.
- Must demonstrate the clinical knowledge necessary to support client achievement of their identified goals.
- Must be flexible, oriented to family work and have the ability to work one evening per week.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively use an electronic medical record for all documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provides person centered recovery focused outpatient mental health care to individuals, couples, families and groups.
- Conducts intake assessments, including gathering data from spouses, significant others, parents, children and other relevant sources.
- Utilizes diagnostic and assessment information to develop clinical case conceptualization and treatment plans in collaboration with client system and clinical supervisor.
- Provides crisis intervention services when necessary for caseload (on call required)
- Create person centered, recovery focused treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
- Advocates on behalf of the client (adult, children and their families) to ensure adequacy of services (i.e. educational, legal and community) by providing linkages and coordination with county providers and agencies.
- Carries out Agency policies and procedures.
- Completes all necessary written documentation, reports, statistics, case files, treatment plans and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program (OMH/AAPC) and agency standards.
- Attends and participates in individual supervisory conferences, staff meetings, training sessions and professional development opportunities as required. Maintains required program and professional licenses/certifications.
- Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
- Provides clinical services one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. unless authorized by the VP/Designee.
- Performs other duties, responsibilities and related tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Loan Repayment Opportunities
- We’re an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs. Eligible clinicians (LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs) can take advantage of these benefits.
- Clinical Supervision & Licensure Support
- Receive expert guidance and mentorship to advance toward full licensure.
- Professional Development
- Grow your career with ongoing learning opportunities and CEU reimbursement to keep your skills sharp.
- Balanced Workload
- Manageable caseloads designed to support quality care and reduce burnout.
- Flexible Work-Life Balance
- Enjoy a supportive culture with a hybrid schedule—combining in-person and remote work.
- Competitive Time Off
- A generous PTO package to help you recharge and maintain well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
