Addiction Counselor

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking an Addiction Counselor to deliver individual and group counseling for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorders within the IMPACT program. The role emphasizes Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The counselor will assess, plan, and implement treatment services, engage families and community partners, and ensure documentation accuracy and timely data entry in program databases.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification required and at least 7 years of related experience.
• CASAC NYS certification with current NYS license is required.
• Experience with motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group SUD/COD assessments and develop goals and treatment plans.
• Lead care team discussions in weekly case conferences.
• Develop and monitor six-month service plans and reviews with clients and support systems.
• Coordinate referrals to community partners for detox, rehab, and other services.
• Provide crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and ongoing counseling.
• Maintain accurate client charts and timely data entry in program databases.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and program meetings.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Relapse prevention

Spanish language

Education

Associate degree or equivalent certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Ambulatory Services
1610 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

Description

The Addiction Counselor will be responsible for providing individual and group level Substance Use Disorder/Co-Occurring Disorders (SUD/COD) interventions, Instituting Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and "Seeking Safety" in key areas, and managing substance abuse treatment modalities via the SAMHSA - funded IMPACT program.

• Implement comprehensive behavioral health and substance use assessments and assist clients in developing goals and services/treatment plans that address identified SUD/COD needs.
• Identify the treatment services based on severity of substance use diagnosis, stage of change and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the individual client's service plan.
• During the assessment obtain information to establish the degree risk for substance use and associated harmful behaviors, and interventions required to promote progress towards recovery.
• Address addictive behaviors with clients on a regular basis through individual and group sessions to promote relapse prevention.
• Lead the care team in discussing substance abuse issues in weekly case conference.
• Develop comprehensive service plans and six‑month service plan review in collaboration with the client and the client's support system.
• Monitor clients’ behavior and compliance with care plan.
• Involve family and significant others in the client's treatment with the care team and collaborate effectively with the client's support system and community partners involved in the client's well‑being.
• Complete referrals and linkage to community partners who provide additional treatment services such as help recovery groups, intensive treatment options like detox and rehabilitation.
• Complete crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans, progress notes and significant data.
• Provide individual mental health, relapse prevention, harm reduction and substance abuse counseling based on motivational interviewing and Trauma‑Informed Care.
• Assess and provide support to clients in addressing needs for problem‑solving, wellness self‑management, housing, incoming support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, and primary care.
• Function as advocate and liaison for clients in securing emergency detox and rehabilitation care, and other community supports that promote integrated dual disorder treatment.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date, and complete client charts, utilizing program‑specific documentation templates, and enter client data in a timely fashion in program‑related databases.
• Attend necessary trainings and in‑service to remain abreast of best practices in addiction treatment and care.
• Utilize with fidelity program‑specific evidence‑based interventions and other quality service delivery strategies to implement appropriate client‑centered counseling and education.
• Participate in regular supervision with Clinical Supervisor and Project Manager and in staff and team meetings as required.
• Facilitate supervision with Program Peer Educators.
• Complete in timely fashion other job‑related duties to meet program needs as assigned by the Program Manager and the Director of Supportive Services.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to interpret age‑appropriate response to client service/treatment plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent and a minimum of 7 years job‑related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: (8) yrs of experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use & co‑occurring disorders or a Bachelor’s preferred & active CASAC NYS cert. 3 yrs min. experience working with mental illness, substance use & co‑occurring disorders.
• CASAC Certification with current NYS License.
• Experience understanding various evidence‑based models theories pertaining to motivational interviewing, stage‑wise approach to treatment of substance abuse & serious mental illness. Highly organized & self‑motivated. Spanish preferred.

Non- Union

Equal Opportunity Employer
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