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Minimum Qualifications

Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 ~OR~ Current Registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State ~OR~ eligible for transfer.

Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
 

Duties Description

The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Functions as one of the clinical members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Functions as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to assigned patients caseload.
• Provides individual and group brief therapy utilizing EBPs and facilitates a variety of clinical activities.
• Works with co-occurring Mental Health, Gambling Disorders and Criminal Justice mandated patients.
• Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups.
• Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve.
• Transports patients as needed using NYS vehicle.
• Takes lead role in interviewing patients to complete various assessments; performs Psycho-Social Assessment as part of individual treatment plan development; monitors patients' compliance with Treatment Goals.
• Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations.
• Provides or coordinates all facets of patients’ care.
• Seek consultation with senior staff as needed.
• Participates in activities to improve patient care and facility operations.
• Completes patient records and monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Uses a computer proficiently for patient documentation and other required communication.
• Other duties as assigned.