SUBSTANCE USE - COUNSELOR

Circles Of Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Short-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

Long-term disability

401(a) plan

PTO accrual (up to 44 days/yr)

Job summary

Circles Of Care in New York seeks a Mobile-MAT Counselor to provide counseling and support to individuals undergoing Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders. The role requires a compassionate approach, strong clinical skills, and the ability to engage clients in their recovery journey.

This position will work primarily in community settings, healthcare facilities, and outreach locations with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and regular travel within the service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Requires licensure or certification as a professional substance use counselor (CAC, CAP or MCAP).
• Experience providing counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders, preferably in an M-MAT or harm reduction setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques and therapeutic modalities relevant to addiction treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other professionals to support clients' recovery goals.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services to individuals undergoing MAT for substance use disorders.
• Engage clients in their recovery journey within community settings, healthcare facilities, and outreach locations.
• Travel within the designated service area as needed.
• Maintain flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet client needs.

Skills

Counseling experience

Evidence-based practices

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Mobile-MAT (M-MAT)

The fundamental purpose of M-MAT is to reduce opioid-related harms by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Combined with counseling and psychosocial support, MAT is considered the gold standard for treating opioid use disorders (OUD), providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to aid individuals on their path toward recovery. It addresses both addiction’s physical and psychological aspects, providing an integrative and multifaceted treatment pathway.

Program Summary

Mobile-MAT (M-MAT)

The fundamental purpose of M-MAT is to reduce opioid-related harms by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Combined with counseling and psychosocial support, MAT is considered the gold standard for treating opioid use disorders (OUD), providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to aid individuals on their path toward recovery. It addresses both addiction’s physical and psychological aspects, providing an integrative and multifaceted treatment pathway.
Additionally, the M-MAT unit will be a gateway for individuals seeking any and all services offered by Circles of Care.
By having a mobile clinic positioned at various locations throughout the county, we will expand and enhance access to populations who historically struggled to obtain substance use and behavioral health services. Extending community outreach and providing an integrated, evidence-based solution to underserved individuals with OUD and other behavioral health concerns, Circles of Care intends to (1) increase MAT treatment initiation rates, (2) increase treatment engagement and retention, and (3) provide education and referrals to all levels of care offered at Circles of Care.

JOB SUMMARY

The M-MAT Counselor will provide counseling and support services to individuals undergoing Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders. This position requires a compassionate approach, strong clinical skills, and the ability to engage clients in their recovery journey within various community settings.
The M-MAT Counselor will primarily work in community settings, healthcare facilities, and outreach locations. The position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate clients' schedules and outreach activities. The role involves regular travel within the designated service area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Requires licensure or certification as a professional substance use counselor (CAC, CAP or MCAP).
• Experience providing counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders, preferably in an M-MAT or harm reduction setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques and therapeutic modalities relevant to addiction treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other professionals to support clients' recovery goals.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid driver's license.

Full-Time position. Flexible schedules! Great benefits!! Competitive Pay!!! Growth Opportunities!!!!

Benefits include

• 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!!
• Sell back PTO at 100% value!
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!
• Long‑term disability is provided!
• Company-sponsored 401(a), funded at 8.5% to start!! Increase to 14.5% over time.