Substance Abuse Counselor

We have multiple Counselor positions open at Caz Recovery at our Buffalo, Eden & Lockport locations

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Responsible for carrying a resident caseload.

 Assists the Clinical Coordinator with the development of other clinical staff members.

 Completes clinical documentation, reporting and record keeping.

 Assists with monitoring of clinical documentation and utilization review processes as assigned.

 Provides substance use screening, intake, orientation and assessment as necessary.

 Provides substance use diagnostic impression as determined by LOCADTR.

 Provides treatment planning, individual and group counseling, family counseling services, psycho-education and case management services.

 Facilitates counseling sessions and groups with residents, couples, and family members.

 Provides crisis intervention, education and referral to residents and family members.

 Oversees regular consultation with other providers, legal agencies, managed care providers and other needed services; as well as oversight of staff completion within this area.

 Conducts discharge planning and care coordination as needed.

 Makes referrals, coordinates services and maintains regular ongoing consultations with other providers, managed care organizations, legal agencies, etc.

 Ensures that all individualized vocational/educational goals are developed for all residents.

 Facilitates didactic/treatment phases and process groups.

 Provides oversight and completes documentation as per agency requirements.

 Participates in weekly supervision sessions.

 Collaborates with other clinical and medical staff members in advocating for residents during Medicaid managed care and insurance company reviews.

 Oversees the compliance of all program activities with agency policy and procedure, as well as the requirements of all regulatory authorities.

 Assists with oversight of the program site medication policy and procedures.

 Conducts breathalyzer and toxicology screening as necessary.

 Assists with transportation as needed.

 Is available for on-call responsibilities.

 Is available for 24-hour coverage when needed.

 Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conference.

 Facilitates the resident government’s enforcement of program rules and regulations.

 Takes precautionary measures to limit transmission of communicable diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB etc.).

 Serves on agency committees as requested.

 Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.

 Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.

 Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.

 Regular attendance at work location.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

 Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field.

 A minimum of three years’ counseling experience.

 A CASAC, CASAC Level 2, Advanced or Master’s level CASAC or other Qualified Health Professional qualification.

 In addition the qualifications above, a valid New York State driver’s license is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:
* Eden, NY 14057: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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