Outpatient Counselor Job at St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers Elizabethtown, NY 12932

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Outpatient Clinic(s) - Elizabethtown, NY and Keeseville, NY

Position: Full-time Outpatient Counselor (NYS Licensed Counselor and/or CASAC)

Shift/schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm / Monday through Friday

Position Summary: The Counselor is responsible for assessment, case management, treatment and individual and group counseling for clients and significant others.

Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalent and a NYS Qualified Health Professional. New York State Licensed Counselor and/or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Must be CPR certified.

Experience and Work Knowledge: Two years specific work experience in the substance abuse field. Demonstrate knowledge of substance abuse, counseling and therapeutic techniques as related to substance abuse treatment. Ability to communicate as necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands required.

Essential Duties:

  • Conduct emergency assessments.
  • Conduct and interpret comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Develop measurable treatment plans based on initial and ongoing assessment.
  • Initiate weekly progress notes and treatment plan review notes that clearly documents all treatment received.
  • Conduct open-ended focused Small Group Therapy.
  • Conduct Individual Chemical Dependency counseling including conjoint sessions with significant others.
  • Develop comprehensive aftercare plan.
  • Develop comprehensive discharge summaries.
  • Actively participate in meetings, committees and quality assurance activities.
  • Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by Site Supervisor.
  • Assess clients who may be at risk of withdrawal.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location




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