Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor is responsible for providing families with the appropriate substance treatment services including assessments, treatment plans, and individual and/or group treatments. Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Tuition Assistance Work Anniversary Trips! Peace leave Parental leave Flexible schedule Mileage Reimbursement
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field; Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Experience in serving individuals with substance use treatment needs.
- Must have valid Substance Use Treatment Credentials as required by the state and/or regulatory agencies.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for the youth and families.
- Openness to travel as needed.
- Openness to work flexible hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
- Observe urine collection for substance use screens as per the treatment plan for same gender clients.
- Provide family interventions in support of client success.
- Responsible for submitting all required paperwork to include accurate billing forms, time sheets, and case notes.
- Attend all assigned agency training programs and agency-sponsored events.
- Serve as the local community liaison to link clients with appropriate services.
- Advocate on behalf of the families toward the goal of successful reunification and/or the prevention of out of home placement of children living in the home while holding clients accountable for treatment compliance and sobriety.
- Assist and support excellent in public relations with the referring agency, court systems, and system partners.
- Work collaboratively with the NYAP treatment team.
- Complete all required paperwork as per agency policies and procedures.
- Be available for on-call duties.
- Maintain productivity standards and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Benefits
- Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
- Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
- 22 Days Off Each Year!
- Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
