Addiction Counselor

Title:Addiction Counselor

ID:5610-4

Department:Outpatient

Location:Riverhead

Description

Full Time and Part Time Positions available: $21.00-$38.00hr

Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Other Voluntary Benefits

• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Program (401k)

• 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

• To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of clients who are addicted to alcohol or any other moodaltering substances.

• User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable

• This position is classified as Essential for emergency closure purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides group counseling to an assigned caseload.

• Provides individual counseling as clinically necessary.

• Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.

• Generates referral source progress reports.

• Conducts lectures, seminars, workshops, and taskoriented groups.

• Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s, probation, parole and outpatient treatment providers, etc.

• Initiates Discharge Planning and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.

• Participates in all scheduled Case Conferencing and Discharge Planning meetings for treatment review of clients.

• Attends biweekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision.

• Participates in staff meetings.

• Completes all required consent for release of information forms.

• Conduct Peer Review monthly.

• Enter progress notes and other clinical documentation as needed into the EMR.

• Responsible for approving qualified family members for attendance in the Family Program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Intake, Screening & Assessment

• Referral

• Treatment Planning & Review

• Group Counseling

• Individual Counseling

• Family Counseling

• Case Management

• Client Education

• Reporting & Record Keeping

• EMR Documentation

• Proficient in computer usage including EMR System, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.

• Crisis Intervention

• Individual Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Mental Status Exam

• Consultation with other Professionals

• Age Specific Clinical Skills – Adolescent

• Age Specific Clinical Skills Geriatric

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed Qualified Health Professional (CASAC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC), plus one year of full-time paid experience in substance abuse treatment.#SJ2025