Addictions Treatment Assistant — Frontline Counseling

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension (NYS Employees Retirement)

Deferred compensation

Continuing education benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Addiction Treatment Centers is seeking an Addictions Counselor Assistant to support the multidisciplinary team in providing care to clients in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in counseling, discharge planning, documentation, and coordination with referral sources, while ensuring safety and a therapeutic environment. Eligibility requirements include relevant education or CASAC credentials in NYS.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience, one year in direct treatment in an addictions setting; or an associate’s degree in a human services field; or CASAC-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning.
• Develop, assess, and modify individual treatment plans from direct observations and patient discussions.
• Coordinate care with referral sources for admission, discharge and aftercare.
• Complete required client and facility documentation (electronic and paper).
• Monitor recreational, vocational and social activities; maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
• Prepare rooms and client supplies for new admissions; conduct rounds and document observations.
• Train or guide hourly/contract peers on ATC routines, procedures and policies.
• Handle insurance inquiries and coordination of care with financial entities.

Skills

Communication skills

Direct treatment capacity

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

CASAC-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional (New York)

Job description

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Addiction Treatment Centers is seeking an Addictions Counselor Assistant to support the multidisciplinary team in providing care to clients in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in counseling, discharge planning, documentation, and coordination with referral sources, while ensuring safety and a therapeutic environment. Eligibility requirements include relevant education or CASAC credentials in NYS.