Substance Abuse Counselor

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

Rochester, NYFull-time$35–48K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$35–48K/yr

Location

Rochester, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Eligible To Take CASAC ExamAssociate's degree

Job overview

Action for a Better Community, Inc. is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor plans and facilitates group-counseling sessions for clients, managing an active caseload of up to thirty individuals. This role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, providing individual counseling, and coordinating client treatment needs with various collateral entities. The counselor is also responsible for maintaining continuing education and professional activities to retain necessary certifications.

Key focus areas include Plan and facilitate group-counseling sessions for clients, Develop and implement treatment plans for clients, and Provide individual counseling.

Successful candidates bring Two Years Experience and Must Have Full Clearance From Justice Center. Important skills include Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Advocacy, Counseling Theory, and Medical Aspects Of Chemical Dependency. Preferred (not required): Working With Ex-Offenders, Working With Victims Of Domestic Violence, Working With Individuals With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and TIER Client Management System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Group CounselingTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingAdvocacyCounseling TheoryMedical Aspects of Chemical DependencyPharmacologySubstance Abuse Issues12 Core CompetenciesLife Areas as Identified by OASAS 822 Rules and RegulationsPatient EvaluationsMotivational InterviewingStages of ChangeIdentify Mental Health DisordersIdentify Co-Occurring DisordersMicrosoft OfficeWorking With Ex-OffendersWorking With Victims of Domestic ViolenceWorking With Individuals With Post Traumatic Stress DisorderTIER Client Management System

Qualifications

2 Years Experience Performing Counseling Duties in Substance Abuse or Mental Health Treatment and RehabilitationEligible to Take CASAC ExamCompleted 350 Educational Hours Required for CASAC ApplicationsFull Clearance From Justice Center of New YorkBachelor's Degree in CounselingBachelor's Degree in Human ServicesBachelor's Degree in SociologyBachelor's Degree in Social WorkAssociate's Degree With Good Combination of Education and ExperienceCASAC Certification

Full job description

Program: New Directions Location: 33 Chestnut Street Position: Substance Abuse Counselor Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk, 52 weeks/year Salary Range: $35,409 - $48,333 annually

Summary of Responsibilities:

Plans and facilitates group-counseling sessions for clients, including an active caseload of up to thirty (30) individuals. Develops and implements treatment plans for clients. Appropriately provides individual counseling. Advocates and coordinates the treatment needs of clients with collateral entities such as that drug court, parole/probation, halfway houses, etc. Attends and maintains continuing education, training, and other professional activities per state guidelines in order to retain necessary certification (CASAC).

Qualifications/Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Counseling, Human Services, Sociology or Social Work.
May consider Associates Degree with good combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two years of experience performing counseling duties in the fields of substance abuse or mental health treatment and rehabilitation.
Working knowledge in the fields of counseling theory, treatment planning, medical aspects of chemical dependency, or pharmacology.
Current CASAC certification preferred or must be eligible to take the exam, or current CASAC-T certification or must be eligible to take the exam, and must have completed the 350 educational hours required for CASAC applications.
Advanced level knowledge of substance abuse issues, the 12 core competencies and life areas as identified by OASAS 822 rules and regulations.
Ability to conduct patient evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
Working knowledge of motivational interviewing and in-depth knowledge of the stages of change and how to apply the knowledge in a treatment setting.
Experience working with ex-offenders, victims of domestic violence, individuals with disorders (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
Ability to identify mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Must possess the ability to operate Microsoft Office documents and interoffice software package.
Ability to use TIER Client Management System preferred
All employees of ABC’s New Directions Program must receive and maintain a full clearance from the Justice Center of New York that allows them unsupervised contact with clients (at the Agency’s expense). Any prospective or current employee who has an indication of abuse, maltreatment, or neglect, or who cannot be left unsupervised with clients, will not be hired or retained .

The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all the miscellaneous incidental or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.

Please Forward Resumes/Applications to:

Human Resources Department

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave

Rochester, New York 14611

Email: [email protected]

(585) 325-5116

EOE

Deadline for Resumes/Applications: Open until filled