Substance Abuse Counselor

Innovative Health Systems; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovative Health Systems Inc is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for in-person work at our outpatient addiction treatment facility. Roles can be part-time or full-time, with responsibilities spanning individual counseling, group sessions, and thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates will have QHP status and CASAC-T or CASAC, with at least 2 years in mental health or addiction treatment, plus experience managing a patient caseload. Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• QHP required and CASAC-T or CASAC with 2+ years in mental health and/or addictions treatment.
• Experience carrying a patient caseload.
• Addiction counseling and clinical documentation experience preferred (2+ years)

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and case management services to clients.
• Lead group counseling sessions.
• Maintain timely documentation including progress notes, group notes, and treatment plans.
• Conduct intakes, level of care determinations, psychiatric screening, and bio-psychosocial assessments; involve family in treatment.
• Participate in case conferences, trainings, and supervision.
• Additional duties determined by Clinical Director.

Skills

Substance use disorders experience

Wide range of mental health disorders

CBT

MI

Seeking Safety

Job description

Outpatient addiction treatment facility is looking for a part time and or full time Substance abuse counselor. Experience with substance use disorders. Experience with a wide range of mental health disorders and CBT, MI, and Seeking Safety skills.

Responsibilities include:

• 1) Provide individual counseling and case management services to clients;
• 2) Lead group counseling sessions;
• 3) Maintain timely documentation including progress notes, group notes, treatment plans;
• 4) Conduct intakes, level of care determinations, psychiatric screening, bio-psychosocial assessments and involve family members in treatment;
• 5) Participation in case conferences, in-service trainings and individual supervision;
• 6) Additional duties will be determined by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Must be a QHP and hold at least a CASAC T or CASAC have at least 2 years’ experience in mental health and/or alcoholism and drug treatment.
• Must have experience with carrying a patient case load
• Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Clinical counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Clinical documentation: 2 years (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CASAC-T or CASAC (Minimum)
• LMHC (PLUS)

Work Location:

In person