Substance Use Disorder Counselor Clearview

Catholic Health System•Cheektowaga, NY

38d•$26 - $40

About The Position

Provides a program of rehabilitative therapy to compliment the patients total treatment plan. As part of a multidisciplinary team provides alcoholism/addiction counseling and mental health services as a clinician under direct supervision. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of patients served, based on the areas of clinical practice.

Requirements

Q.H.P. status preferred
If hired with CASAC-T or LMHC-P, obtaining full licensure within three (3) years of date of hire is strongly encouraged
Experience in substance abuse or allied health field preferred
Demonstrated knowledge or evidence of training regarding the stages of human development
Minimum of one-year experience providing chemical dependency counseling, and/or counseling in an allied or related field preferred
Experience treating patients with co-occurring disorders preferred
Orientation and training will be provided with the expectation that, within 90 days of hire date, the SUD counselor will demonstrate a satisfactory level of competence in most areas of performance with minimal supervision
Demonstrated experience specific to clinical/medical documentation and record keeping
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional
Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service
Must function as a clinical team member, integrating the Core Values and Mission into all daily activities
Experience with, and aptitude for basic computer skills