Substance Abuse Counselor

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities:
Provides chemical dependency counseling, intervention and discharge planning as a member of an interdisciplinary team to adult individuals with chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.

Screens potential individuals for admission via telephone/walk-ins to ensure appropriate level of care, using the OASAS LOCADTR tool.
Refers individuals to other referral services if the individual is not appropriate for the programs level of care or if there is no bed availability.
Receives and processes individuals through the admissions process based on unit admission guidelines, including unit orientation, fire safety, dignified contraband search, confidentiality, alcohol, drug, tobacco free policies, and proper adherence to infection control and hygiene standards.
Collects concise, accurate individual Bio-Psychosocial information, completes the Admission Assessment intake form and documents the admitting note.
Develops and documents an individualized Recovery Plan within 24 hours of admission based on presenting problems of individual and with collaboration of individual.
Provides assistance to individuals with appropriate after care linkage, individual crisis counseling, and basic education about the disease process.
Develops educational topics and facilitates group counseling.
Plans effective and timely discharges based on utilization review criteria and communicates discharge planning with Program Supervisor/Director.
Observes and monitors individual daily activities, behaviors and moods, and fully documents finding and observations in progress notes.
Monitors and observes individual’s progress toward achieving Recovery Plan goals and documents finding every two (2) days on Recovery Plan Review and daily or as needed in Progress Notes.
Maintains confidentiality of individuals, employees, department and agency information including computer passwords.
Prepares and serves snacks (and/or meal services) as assigned.
Provides assistance and education to co-workers and serves as a resource person to non-certified and support staff.
Maintains yearly educational requirements set forth by OASAS to allow for timely renewal of credential.
Follows agency policy regarding attendance.
Follows agency policy regarding lateness.
Complies with dress, appearance standards for position.
Interrupts and reports potential abuse to administrator immediately to administrator.
Keeps supervisor apprised of significant issues.
Job requires access to the individuals entire protected health information (PHI), in accordance with the Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Qualifications:

CASAC, LMHC or LMSW with experience in substance abuse required
High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field preferred.
One (1) year working with individuals with chemical dependence and /or psychiatric experience preferred.
Maintains yearly educational requirements set forth by OASAS to allow for timely renewal of credential

Substance Abuse Counselor

Lafayette Medical Approach

Who we are:

Lafayette Medical Approach is an OASAS 822, CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment program located in Soho in Lower Manhattan. We have been treating individuals with opioid addiction in the community successfully for over 40 years. We’re different. We aren’t a large, impersonal hospital-based program. We’re private, family-owned and operated and it shows…we treat both employees and clients like family. Do you want to join a team of successful professionals who are highly motivated and caring but don’t want to be confined by a rigid corporate structure? A place where management and employees can sometimes let their hair down in a particularly stressful industry? Well, this is the place for you.

Job Description:

We have an opening for a motivated, energetic Substance Abuse Counselor. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a small but robust organization obtaining great hands-on clinical experience in the social services field. The ideal candidate will provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a crucial role in assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and offering therapeutic interventions to promote recovery and overall well-being.

Responsibilities include:

Caseload of approximately 55-65 patients, many of which are only seen once a month.
Conduct intake screenings and assessments.
Conduct individual counseling sessions, both in-person and telephonic.
Facilitate group counseling sessions.
Develop individualized treatment plans.
Document progress notes, treatment plans, and group notes in accordance with regulations.
Maintain records in compliance with OASAS regulations with completeness, accuracy and regard for HIPAA confidentiality.
Conduct toxicology screenings as necessary.
Attend multidisciplinary staff meetings.
Participate in weekly supervision.
Collaborate with medical staff to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Maintain linkages with other treatment facilities as appropriate to patients’ needs.
Provide information and referral services.

Qualifications:

MUST have at minimum a CASAC-t. Higher credentials including CASAC, LMHC, LMSW will be paid accordingly. All credentials must be verifiable.
1-2 years of experience in substance abuse and addiction counseling is preferred.
Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.

Skills:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong organizational skills along with respect for deadlines for all documentation.
Strong computer skills including word processing, EMR, and web browsing.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients.
Knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment modalities.
Competence in addressing co-occurring disorders and trauma-related issues.
Proficiency in record-keeping and case management practices.

CASAC - Substance Abuse Counselor

Praxis Housing Initiatives

The Substance Abuse Counselor reports to the Program Director (s), the position is Full-Time, Non-exempt and requires one (1) late night

Job Summary: The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides on-site chemical dependency evaluations, individual and group support and education. S/he will primarily coordinate referrals to detoxification, rehabilitation and other drug treatment modalities. Working knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Applications.

Duties:

1. Conduct addition Survey Index assessments on all tenants

2. Conduct Intakes as needed

3. Provide short-term inpatient or outpatient detoxification referrals

4. Provide on -site individuals and group counseling recovery.

5. Provide motivational counseling sessions, referrals to Harm Reduction centers and other holistic treatment modalities.

6. Participate in service plan developments and case conferences.

7. Monitor aftercare recommendations

8. Provide crisis interventions as needed

9. Provide listing and encourage 12 step fellowship attendances in the area.

10. Attend all require trainings

11. Participate in case conference team meetings, staff meetings and other meetings as require

12. Maintain accurate case records, regular progress notes and individual service plan summaries for each client, adhering to company guidelines regarding client confidentiality.

13. Arrange for/support home health care, as necessary. Make appropriate referrals to medical, mental health, substance abuse, and/or other services.