Substance Use Counselor

Min USD $55,000.00/Yr. Max USD $60,000.00/Yr. Position Overview SCOPE OF ROLE : The Substance Use Counselor provides person-centered, recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed substance use counseling services, including integrated care for individuals with co‑occurring conditions, within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Services are delivered through multidisciplinary team collaboration and care coordination in compliance with SAMHSA CCBHC criteria and NYS OMH and OASAS regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide outpatient substance use counseling using evidence-based practices. Deliver integrated treatment for individuals with co‑occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and reassessments within scope of practice. Contribute to and implement person‑centered treatment plans, updating as participant needs change. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination activities. Support crisis response, safety planning, and continuity of care, including participation in on‑call rotation as assigned. Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EHR in accordance with OMH, OASAS, Medicaid, and CCBHC standards. Advocate for participant rights, cultural responsiveness, and recovery‑oriented care. Participate in required trainings, supervision, and quality improvement activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s required CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 Must have one or more years’ experience working with dually diagnosed individuals including the delivery of integrated services Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Proficient in MS Word/Excel Ability to research material via the internet Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Equal Employment Opportunity S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave View email address on click.appcast.io. Work Location In Person #J-18808-Ljbffr