Substance Use Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • Huntington Station, NY

12d • $27 - $29 • 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 counselor manages a caseload, provides individual and group counseling, conducts assessments, coordinates services, provides psycho-education and referrals, and keeps required documentation up to date. The work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC certification.
• One to two years of related experience working with clients with substance use disorder; experience in an Opioid Treatment Program is preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with people with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of laws regarding personnel and client information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor, addressing specialized Track issues and patients’ physical, medical, cognitive, psychosocial, and diagnostic needs.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to collaborate with patients and internal and external treatment team members in support of treatment and recovery.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others supporting patients’ recovery.
• Engage patients in decision-making and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care.
• Collect and review referral information when patients are assigned, and consult with others as needed to coordinate services and schedule patient interviews.
• Make referrals based on assessments to appropriate programs and agencies that meet patients’ treatment needs and level of care.
• Assist patients with scheduling admissions or first appointments at referred programs or facilities.
• Monitor patients’ access to and involvement with treatment and other providers, helping address barriers to treatment and recovery.

What This Job Offers

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