Addiction Counselor

Mitchell Martin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin in New York, NY is seeking an Addiction Counselor to provide onsite, full-time care for patients with substance use disorders. You will conduct individual counseling, facilitate groups, and collaborate with treatment teams to coordinate care.

The role requires managing a patient caseload, performing assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and developing treatment plans with clinical supervision. Schedule includes Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat, 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Qualifications

• Manages a patient caseload with substance use disorders.
• Performs assessments, screenings, and crisis interventions.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation for all cases.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external treatment teams.
• Applies trauma-informed care approaches when engaging clients.
• Develops treatment plans with clinical supervision.
• Facilitates therapeutic groups with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite individual counseling to patients.
• Lead and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to coordinate care across services.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessments & screenings

Crisis interventions

Documentation

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Treatment plan development

Group facilitation

Education

Certification/licensure in addiction counseling

Job description

Addiction Counselor - New York, NY (Onsite) - Full Time - Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat 01:00pm-09:00pm - $60,000-$65,000 Per Year

Title: Addiction Counselor

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Position Type: Full Time - Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat 01:00pm-09:00pm

Compensation: Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000 Per Year

Description:

• This position requires an Addiction Counselor to work onsite in New York, NY, providing full-time support to patients with substance use disorders.
• The role involves individual counseling, group facilitation, and collaboration with treatment teams.
• The schedule includes a mix of fixed and flexible hours.

Requirements:

• Experience managing a patient caseload with substance use disorders.
• Ability to conduct assessments, screenings, and crisis interventions.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external teams.
• Experience in trauma-informed care approaches.
• Ability to develop treatment plans with clinical supervisors.
• Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups.

Qualifications:

• Relevant certification or licensure in addiction counseling.
• Experience in clinical consultation and patient engagement.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and recovery processes.
• Experience in making referrals to appropriate treatment programs.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family support.
• Experience in psychoeducation and patient orientation.
• Ability to assist patients with scheduling and accessing care.

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