Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Req 100992)

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center • City of Albany, NY

83d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community. WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!

Requirements

• Associates Degree in human services or healthcare related field; with at least one (1) year experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders; or completion of an approved internship through a certified provider of educational services for New York State Office of Addictions Services and Supports (OASAS).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field and possession of a NYS State Credential as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainor trainee (CASAC-T).

Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and face-to-face assessments for all patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders; presents assessments to the multi-disciplinary treatment team and reassesses patients on an ongoing basis.
• Completes level of care determinations and OASAS LOCADTR.
• Maintain the ability to utilize the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Maintains knowledge and skills utilized in the treatment of substance use disorders, harm reduction and evidence based treatment approaches.
• Sustains a patient caseload and maintains productivity pursuant to industry standard.
• Conducts Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Fagerstrom Nicotine Screening and other evidenced based risk assessments.
• Assists patients in developing an individual treatment plan in conjunction with multidisciplinary treatment team and other patient collaterals, as appropriate.
• Conducts individual and group psychoeducation and counseling.
• Maintains and protects accurate and timely documentation via the electronic health record (EHR) in adherence with OASAS regulations, OMIG guidelines and WYH policies.
• Assists in providing a safe and respectful environment for treatment.
• Attends and participates in all assigned meetings and committees.
• Collaborates with other community service providers; ensuring patients have access to a full continuum of care to address individualized needs as identified by the multidisciplinary treatment team and supervisor.
• Facilitates referrals to other community based organizations, inpatient/residential facilities and alternative levels of care as appropriate.
• Encourages introduction to various support activities, including recovery-oriented mutual support programs and other self-help groups and other social support opportunities.
• Continues to seek and develop professional growth and activities.
• Maintains a professional relationship with patients, peers, other providers and the community.
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Displays an ability to articulate and ascertain HIPAA, client confidentiality and corporate compliance.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Affordable health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with safe harbor employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term life insurance
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees