Addiction Counselor

Mental Health America of Dutchess County, NY; New York, City of Poughkeepsie (NY, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on mental wellness. As an Addiction Counselor, you will provide essential counseling and advocacy services to individuals and families. This part-time role involves working closely with clients in a supportive housing environment, ensuring their needs are met through effective case management and documentation. You will also monitor safety and cleanliness in residences and participate in an interdisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Knowledge of community resources and mental health services essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management for individuals in an OASAS program.
• Document progress notes and treatment plans timely.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Advocacy

Documentation

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

CASAC-T or CASAC

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems (EHR)

Job description

Mental Health America Dutchess County is an equal opportunity employer . Come join our dedicated team helping individuals and families with all aspects of mental wellness. To apply for this position, please click on the apply button below.

Poughkeepsie, New York

Addiction Counselor

Part Time 17.5 Hours a week $25.43/hr

Permanent Supportive Housing/Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie

Duties:

· Provide counseling, case management, and advocacy for a caseload of individuals and families living in an OASAS scattered-site apartment program.

· Timely documentation of progress notes, psycho-socials, treatment plans, discharge planning and other required paperwork.

· Monitor apartments for cleanliness and safety on a regular basis.

· Administer routine and random breathalyzer tests and rapid multi-panel drug screens.

· Monitor and evaluate resident’s performance of his/her treatment, educational, vocational, and rehabilitation goals.

· Participation in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency service provision.

· Serve as part of an interdisciplinary team.

· Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• A valid NYS driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• CASAC-T, CASAC, or minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field of study and obtain professional license within 3 years in one of the following professions: LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT.
• Working knowledge of community resources, mental health, social services, and self-help programs.
• Proficient with electronic health record systems (EHR).
• Knowledge of OASAS regulations and Client Data System (CDS).