Substance Use Counselor

Liberty Resources/Liberty POST; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Education opportunities

PSLF eligible

Collaborative team

Family-friendly

Job summary

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for Maxwell House in Oneida, NY. The role supports adults with chemical dependency and involves overnight coverage as needed in a residential setting.

The position requires a HS diploma, with a preference for Bachelor's/Associate degrees and CASAC credentials or a 350-hour OASAS program, plus a NY driver’s license. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Bachelor's or Associate's preferred.
• CASAC-Provisional, CASAC-T, or higher credential, or 350-hour OASAS-approved program required.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Related experience in chemical dependency counseling considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides chemical dependency evaluation, service planning and counseling as directed by program supervisor.
• Provides coverage of Maxwell House Residence, including overnights as required.
• Monitors client interaction and behaviors; serves as a role model for participants.
• Writes nightly summary log and reports to Program Supervisor.
• Responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner per program standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Overnight coverage flexibility

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's/Associate degree

CASAC-Provisional/CASAC-T or 350-hour OASAS program

New York State driver's license

Job description

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for our Maxwell House program supporting adults living with chemical dependency in Oneida, NY.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• PSLF Eligible
• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Family-Friendly Workplace

Substance Use Counselor Position Summary:

The Substance Use Counselor provides coverage of Maxwell House Chemical Dependency Residence.

Substance Use Counselor Job Responsibilities:

• Provides chemical dependency evaluation, service planning and counseling and evaluation as directed by program supervisor, and in accordance with individual client needs.
• Provides coverage of Maxwell House Chemical Dependency Residence as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
• Monitors client interaction and behaviors. Provides a role model for the program participants.
• Writes nightly summary log and appropriately reports to Program Supervisor.
• Responsible for contributing to the upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.
• Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.

Substance Use Counselor Qualifications:

HS Diploma required. Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred. CASAC-Provisional, CASAC-T, or higher credential, or successful completion of a 350-hour OASAS-approved education and training program required. Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

Pay Rate: $22.11-$24.03 per hour

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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