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Addiction Counselor FT

Seafield Center, Inc.

Medford, NYFull-time$22–38/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$22–38/hr
Location
Medford, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CASAC Or CASAC EligibleBachelor's degree

Job overview

Seafield Center, Inc. is hiring an Addiction Counselor FT. The Addiction Counselor will be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients with alcohol or other mind/mood altering substance addictions. This role involves providing group, individual, and family counseling, completing assessments, and designing treatment plans. The counselor will also maintain contact with referral sources and participate in case conferences and staff meetings.

Key focus areas include Ensure all clients are treated with dignity and respect, Affirm care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients, and Provide group counseling to an assigned caseload.

Successful candidates bring CASAC Certification and B.S./B.A. Substance Abuse. Important skills include Dignity And Respect, Affirming Care For LGBTQ Clients, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, and Assessment And Admission Process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Dignity and RespectAffirming Care for LGBTQ ClientsGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingFamily CounselingAssessment and Admission ProcessTreatment Plan DesignTreatment Plan ImplementationDocumentationReferral Progress ReportsConfidentialityDischarge PlanningTransitional PlanningDischarge URReferralsAssessment & ReferralTreatment Planning and ReviewDidactic PresentationCrisis InterventionAge-Specific Clinical Skills - AdolescentsAge-Specific Clinical Skills - GeriatricKnowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment

Qualifications

CASAC or CASAC EligibleB/S-B/a With Working Knowledge of Substance Abuse Disorders

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Title:Addiction Counselor FT

ID:5630-3

Department:Outpatient

Location:Medford

Description

Full time opportunities available Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pmMonday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm$22.00 - $38.00hrBenefits 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 patients who are addicted to alcohol or any other mind/mood altering substances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.

  • Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.

  • Provide group counseling to an assigned caseload.

  • Provide individual and family counseling.

  • Completes assessment and admission process.

  • Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews (TPR’s).

  • Responsible for documentation of all services provided.

  • Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s and Criminal Justice referral sources.

  • Generates and sends Referral Progress Reports.

  • Participates in weekly Case Conference meeting for treatment review of patients.

  • Attends weekly supervision.

  • Participates in staff meetings.

  • Assure that Seafield’s policies and procedures and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of the patient and their records are adhered to.

  • Complete patient Discharge Planning/Transitional Planning, Discharge UR, and referrals.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Assessment & Referral

  • Treatment Planning and Review

  • Group Counseling

  • Individual Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Didactic Presentation

  • Documentation

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Age-Specific clinical skills - Adolescents

  • Age-Specific clinical skills - Geriatric

  • Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

CASAC or CASAC eligible, or B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders.

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