Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Position Overview As a Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor, you will support individuals on their recovery journey by managing a structured caseload and delivering high‑quality, person‑centered care. You’ll complete assessments, problem lists, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge plans, and discharge summaries—ensuring each client receives comprehensive and continuous support. In this role, you’ll also actively participate in staffing meetings up to four times a week and engage in bi‑weekly supervision, presenting treatment plans and reviews for collaborative discussion and approval. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; Primary Department: UHS Medication‑Assisted Treatment Clinic; Primary Work Shift: Day; Rotational; Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Compensation Range: $25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience. Job Responsibilities Maintains all required documentation in accordance with OASAS regulations. Utilizes evidence‑based counseling of Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and CBT in group and individual sessions. Demonstrates ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on identified problems from the Comprehensive Evaluation. Demonstrates ability to complete a thorough Comprehensive Evaluation, including identification of specific individualized problems in each area to be addressed on the patient’s treatment plan. Demonstrates an understanding of medication‑assisted treatment, including dosing needs, withdrawal symptoms, over‑sedation, medical issues / complications—such as pregnancy issues, drug interactions, and other drugs of abuse. Possesses clinical skills needed to conduct individual and group sessions. Documents a patient’s progress toward meeting treatment plan goals in individual and group progress notes. Adheres to all OASAS, Federal and HIPAA confidentiality requirements. Participates in up to four times a week staffing meetings, bi‑weekly supervision, presenting problem patients, completed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews. Maintains coordination of care with all outside providers, adhering to the timeframe as stated on the treatment plan. Position Qualifications Associate degree in applied science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years experience working in a chemical dependency setting. Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Equal Opportunity United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr 02 UHS Hospitals