Addiction Counselor FT

SEAFIELD SERVICES INC; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

Voluntary Life Insurance

Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Program (401k)

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Medford, New York, is seeking a full-time counselor to treat patients suffering from substance use disorders. Responsibilities include providing group and individual counseling, designing treatment plans, and ensuring dignified treatment for all clients. Candidates must hold a CASAC or be CASAC eligible, or have a B/S-B/A with relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Compassionate treatment of patients with substance use disorders.
• Ability to provide individual and family counseling.
• Experience with group counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Provide group and individual counseling.
• Complete assessments and design treatment plans.
• Participate in case conference meetings.

Skills

Assessment & Referral

Group Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Individual Counseling

Family Counseling

Didactic Presentation

Documentation

Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment

Education

CASAC or CASAC eligible

B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Job description

Full time opportunities available

Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

$22.00 - $38.00 hr

Benefits Available for Full Time Employees

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits
• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program (401k)
• 8 Paid Holidays

Main Function

To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients who are addicted to alcohol or any other mind/mood altering substances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
• Provide group counseling to an assigned caseload.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Completes assessment and admission process.
• Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews (TPR’s).
• Responsible for documentation of all services provided.
• Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s and Criminal Justice referral sources.
• Generates and sends Referral Progress Reports.
• Participates in weekly Case Conference meeting for treatment review of patients.
• Attends weekly supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Assure that Seafield’s policies and procedures and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of the patient and their records are adhered to.
• Complete patient Discharge Planning/Transitional Planning, Discharge UR, and referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements

• Assessment & Referral
• Treatment Planning and Review
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Didactic Presentation
• Documentation
• Crisis Intervention
• Age-Specific clinical skills - Adolescents
• Age-Specific clinical skills - Geriatric
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment

Education & Qualifications

CASAC or CASAC eligible, or B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders. #SJ2025