Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Primecare-Medical-Inc-; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance options

Disability insurance (short & long‑/dl

Paid time off

Floating holidays

NYS Sick Leave benefits

401k retirement

Clinical supervision hours

Job summary

Professional Medical Practice, P.C. seeks an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T/CASAC/CASAC2) to join the medical department at the Onondaga County Correctional Facility in Jamesville, NY. Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with a $24.00–$28.00 hourly rate.

The role requires CASAC credentials, a related degree, and clinical experience. Responsibilities include coordinating behavioral health services, MAT liaison duties, and patient therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T/CASAC/CASAC2 certification required.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling with drug/alcohol coursework.
• Minimum one year clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and build trust with patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and implement behavioral health program in line with policies.
• Liaise with medical and facility staff regarding MAT.
• Engage patients in therapeutic interventions for substance use.
• Facilitate group and individual MAT sessions.
• Assist in suicide risk detection and prevention.
• Document encounters using SOAPE format.

Skills

CASAC-T

CASAC

CASAC2

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

BS/MS in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling with drug/alcohol coursework

Job description

Description

Professional Medical Practice, P.C., is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, CASAC2) to work in the medical department at the Onondaga County Correctional Facility located at 6660 E Seneca Turnpike in Jamesville, NY.

This is a full‑time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:30pm).

Hourly Rate: $24.00- 28.00.

You must have a CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC2 to qualify for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison between medical and facility staff as it pertains to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Engage patient in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance use related concerns.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions with patients in the MAT program.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of patient suicide.
• Document all patient encounters in a timely manner utilizing the SOAPE note format.
• Assist and/or collaborate with facility staff regarding discharge planning for patients in the MAT program, where applicable.
• Facilitate/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and any sub-committees. Assist in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.

Benefits

Professional Care believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full‑time employees include:

• Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
• Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long‑term disability.
• Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro‑rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (i.e., NYSSL). NYSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of fifty‑six (56) hours.
• 401k retirement with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost - and more!

Requirements

• Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, CASAC2)
• Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in drug and alcohol course work.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.