Substance Abuse Counselor Specialist

5 days ago


Buffalo, New York, United States The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc Full time
Job Overview: The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc is seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team. As a key member of the organization, you will play a vital role in providing direct rehabilitative services to chemically addicted patients. This challenging yet rewarding position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about helping others overcome addiction.

About the Job: Provides direct rehabilitative services to chemically addicted patients, guiding them to normal community life by performing the following duties: Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem; helps patient, through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations; provides service planned to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment within patient's capacity; utilizes community resources to assist patient to resume life in community; facilities aftercare as part of the total rehabilitation program; provides family counseling as indicated; prepares and informs patients of treatment or program changes; provides crisis intervention when necessary.

Key Responsibilities: Conducts initial assessments and develops short term treatment plans; together with patient, develops long term plans with particular attention to social services, vocational, educational, and legal needs; participates as a member of the treatment team; prepares patient histories, service plans, and reports; participates in planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of program; maintains current knowledge of new developments, programs, and techniques in substance abuse counseling field.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Behavioral Health Services or Social Science field and two years related experience providing direct services. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals and regulatory documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and interested healthcare professionals, and to establish rapport with patients. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

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