Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • New York, NY

16h

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides clinical services in coordination with the treatment team, consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care. The counselor may provide clinical coaching to students and interns to support their clinical competency and ethical practice.

Counselor 1 responsibilities include providing substance use disorder treatment services according to the Foundation’s standards of care, policies, and procedures; representing Foundation services to various audiences; and communicating patient information to internal and external resources in accordance with Foundation policies, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.

The posting also describes Counselor 2 support, including a manageable caseload, team collaboration and peer support, weekly individual clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours, and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team multiple times each week. The Foundation offers relevant continuing education units at no cost and reduced tuition at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Leadership-supported DEI initiatives are also noted.

Requirements

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: Master’s degree.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state of employment; for New York, CASAC, LMSW, or MHC-LP.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook email and calendars.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days; fully remote employees are exempt. Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state- and license-specific background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Independent mental health licensure: LPCC, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care.
• Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to facilitate development of clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Represent Foundation services to various audiences to ensure consistent knowledge about services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources according to Foundation policies and procedures, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relevant continuing education units toward licensure or renewal at no cost.
• Reduced tuition to the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

What This Job Offers

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