Case Manager

The Addictions Care Center of Albany; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addictions Care Center of Albany is seeking a counselor to provide services in a Stabilization/Rehabilitation Residential setting, under OASAS and Agency rules. You will screen clients, gather admission data, observe physical and mental status, and work with the program manager to meet treatment needs.

You will lead individual and group counseling, arrange urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests, monitor medications, prepare treatment and discharge plans, and participate in weekly case

Qualifications

• Screening of clients and gathering admission information.
• Observe physical, mental, and emotional status of residents.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collect urine drug screens and breathalyzer testing.
• Monitor medical, mental health, safety and medication schedules.
• Prepare treatment and discharge plans.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly Case Conferences and resident meetings.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Make calls to local ambulance, fire department, police as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program manager.
• May work in other ACCA locations as needed.

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide counseling services to clients in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations in a Stabilization/Rehabilitation Residential setting.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Participates in screening of clients, gathering of necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients.
• 2. Works cooperatively with the program manager to meet the treatment needs of each client. Must assume a rotating caseload.
• 3. Provides individual and group counseling sessions to residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• 4. Collects urine drugs screens and breathalyzer testing for clients. Prepares all paperwork related to routine and random urine and drug screens.
• 5. Monitors clients for medical, mental health, safety and security issues. Monitors client medication schedules, following program procedure and protocols.
• 6. Prepares all treatment plans, and discharge plans. Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents.
• 7. Participates in weekly Case Conferences and resident meetings including team meetings. Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• 8. Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned by program manager.
• 10. May be required to work in other residential buildings and ACCA locations as needed.