Substance Abuse Counselor-54533701

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Institute for Comm Living Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL”s vaccination policy. Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).

JOB SUMMARY:

The Substance Abuse Counselor assists clients with understanding and managing substance abuse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct or review assessment information to determine the substance abuse needs and preferences of persons served;
  • Provide individual counseling or conduct groups that address substance abuse issues as they relate to getting and keeping a job and permanent housing;
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with alcohol and substance abuse detoxification, rehabilitation, and treatment centers.
  • Ensure that clients have any necessary transportation and escort to substance abuse appointments and participation.
  • Provide motivational interviewing to clients as needed.
  • Provide group and individual harm reduction counseling.
  • Provide cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention techniques.
  • For clients with mental illness and substance abuse disorders, lay the groundwork for the implementation of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, an evidence-based practice, upon discharge.
  • Promote a smoke-free environment
  • Collaborate with the peer counselors and use linkages already developed in Brooklyn and Queens with Buprenorphine and Methadone programs and seek to expand these to other locations as needed.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate individual paper and electronic case records on each assigned client.
  • Comply with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis.
  • Attend regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities
  • Execute emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual; administers CPR or first aid to staff or residents who require such services.
  • Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Obtain and maintain certification as an OD Responder from NYS Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (NYSOOPP) staff.
  • Participate in management and supervision meetings.
  • Participate in required trainings.
  • Immediately reports serious incidents, allegations of abuse, incidents, or sensitive situations and completes incident reports in accordance with agency policy.
  • Comply and promote compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and agency policies helping to strengthen and maintain an ethical organizational culture.
  • May have on-call responsibilities.
  • Perform other job-related duties that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Basic knowledge of the causes and processes of substance abuse disorder.
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with diverse individuals
  • Ability to create and compose written materials
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently respond to questions from persons served
  • Ability to facilitate a meeting
  • Ability to present information to persons served and other employees
  • Ability to work with residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences
  • Ability to serve as a role model to clients including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, appearance, demeanor
  • Ability to effectively use computer software
  • Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities.
  • Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and residents
  • Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems, and knowing when to seek assistance.
  • Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting.
  • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
  • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.
  • Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery.
  • Ability to engage in active listening—attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
  • Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Current CASAC or CASAC-T with a full CASAC credential within one year of appointment to position. At least 2 years’ experience providing direct services to people with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Equivalent training and experience will be considered. Valid NYS driver’s license required.

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