Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C.; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Sick leave

401k

Clinical supervision hours

Job summary

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

This full-time role features a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm) with an hourly rate of $24.00-$28.00. The ideal candidate will hold a CASAC certification, possess a related degree, and demonstrate strong communication and independent work abilities to support MAT and clinical

Qualifications

• Must hold CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC2 certification.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related Human Services field with drug/alcohol coursework.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and establish trust with patients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program.
• Liaise between medical and facility staff regarding Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Engage patients in therapeutic interventions for substance use concerns.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions in the MAT program.
• Assist with suicide risk detection and prevention.
• Document patient encounters using the SOAPE format.
• Collaborate on discharge planning for MAT patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and QA activities.
• Serve on medical unit committees and support QA standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent functioning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job 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.