Substance Abuse Counselor

## Description

**Work Schedule:** **Full time,** Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

**SUMMARY:**

The Substance Abuse Counselor will conduct services within our OASAS licensed substance abuse outpatient recovery program. The Counselor will meet with clients individually and in group settings as required.

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:**

• Conducting groups for clients who are working towards and/or maintaining abstinence, which includes using evidence-based curriculum and focusing on topics such as anger management, parenting, co-occurring disorders, spirituality, men's and women's specific issues as well as general recovery topics.
• Conduct detailed alcohol and drug assessments in order to determine immediate and long-term service needs for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Conduct screenings, brief assessments, and intakes which include entering all screening assessment, and intake data into our Electronic Health Record (AWARDS) system with the accompanying progress notes.
• Maintain a client caseload and conduct individual sessions, as required, according to the client’s treatment plan and complete progress notes in accordance to charting requirements.
• Work as part of a full treatment team which includes counselors, peers, nurse practitioners, medical doctors and clinical director in order to provide the highest quality of service to our clients.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

• CASAC or CASAC-T with HSD/GED
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices.
• Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed.
• Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus.

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS:**

• CASAC or CASAC-T with HSD/GED
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices.
• Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed.
• Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus.