Substance Use Counselor

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST•Oneida, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for our Maxwell House 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.

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.
Provides coverage of Maxwell House Chemical Dependency Residence as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
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.