Substance Use Counselor — Impactful Therapy & Care

Center for Community Alternatives; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

20 days of earned time off (ETO)

7 days of paid sick time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) hires a counselor to provide counseling services identifying, screening and assessing clients for substance use treatment, and to coordinate care as needed. Responsibilities include facilitating group and individual sessions and maintaining OASAS-compliant case records.

The role requires collaboration with Crossroads and external providers, developing treatment plans, and ensuring timely data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocials, mental health screenings
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, act as participant’s case manager to coordinate care within Crossroads and with external providers
• Perform individual counseling duties which include holding weekly individual sessions with clients, providing referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtaining insurance), and developing client schedules
• Initiate and maintain client records in accordance with policies and procedures; ensure data entry into the agency’s database; utilize electronic health record system
• Facilitate assigned treatment groups
• Perform drug testing as needed
• Prepare monthly updates for court or other supervising agencies
• Participate in treatment team case reviews
• Consult with other professionals in support of client’s treatment
• Complete discharge documentation as needed
• ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

Job description

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) hires a counselor to provide counseling services identifying, screening and assessing clients for substance use treatment, and to coordinate care as needed. Responsibilities include facilitating group and individual sessions and maintaining OASAS-compliant case records.

The role requires collaboration with Crossroads and external providers, developing treatment plans, and ensuring timely data entry.