Addictions Counselor Assistant

4 days ago


Middletown, Connecticut, United States New York State Civil Service Full time
Job Title: Addictions Counselor Assistant

Job Summary:

The Addictions Counselor Assistant will work under the supervision of an Addictions Counselor and serve as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center's multidisciplinary treatment team. The successful candidate will assist with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning, and clinical activities as assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning, and clinical activities as assigned.
  • Assist in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with clients.
  • Provide coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge, including referrals for aftercare.
  • Complete required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
  • Conduct and monitor recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed.
  • Assist with client transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
  • Prepare room and client supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.).
  • Conduct routine rounds and document observations; maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • May provide training or guidance to newer or sporadic (hourly/contract) peers, particularly in relation to the routines, procedures, and policies of the ATC.
  • May complete insurance inquiries and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities.
  • Monitor clients and ensure building safety and security.
  • Participate in meal preparation and distribution.
  • Communicate shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have two years of experience, one year of which must have required the application of communication skills and one year must have been in a direct treatment capacity in an addiction treatment setting; or an associate's degree in a human services field; or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State.

Working Conditions:

The ATC uses a computerized patient record system. OASAS ATC's are Tobacco-Free Facilities.

Additional Comments:

Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

Prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class.

OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to the Office of Human Resources Management.


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