Substance Abuse Counselor

2 weeks ago

Rochester, NY, United States Action Full time
Program: New Directions
Location: 33 Chestnut Street
Position: Substance Abuse Counselor - Per Diem
Hours: As needed
Salary Range: $35,409 - $48,333 annually

Summary of Responsibilities:

Plans and facilitates group-counseling sessions for clients, including an active caseload of up to thirty (30) individuals. Develops and implements treatment plans for clients. Appropriately provides individual counseling. Advocates and coordinates the treatment needs of clients with collateral entities such as that drug court, parole/probation, halfway houses, etc. Attends and maintains continuing education, training, and other professional activities per state guidelines in order to retain necessary certification (CASAC).

Qualifications/Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred in Counseling, Human Services, Sociology or Social Work.
  • May consider Associates Degree with good combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience performing counseling duties in the fields of substance abuse or mental health treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Working knowledge in the fields of counseling theory, treatment planning, medical aspects of chemical dependency, or pharmacology.
  • Current CASAC certification preferred or must be eligible to take the exam, or current CASAC-T certification or must be eligible to take the exam, and must have completed the 350 educational hours required for CASAC applications.
  • Advanced level knowledge of substance abuse issues, the 12 core competencies and life areas as identified by OASAS 822 rules and regulations.
  • Ability to conduct patient evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
  • Working knowledge of motivational interviewing and in-depth knowledge of the stages of change and how to apply the knowledge in a treatment setting.
  • Experience working with ex-offenders, victims of domestic violence, individuals with disorders (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
  • Ability to identify mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders.
  • Must possess the ability to operate Microsoft Office documents and interoffice software package.
  • Ability to use TIER Client Management System preferred
  • All employees of ABC's New Directions Program must receive and maintain a full clearance from the Justice Center of New York that allows them unsupervised contact with clients (at the Agency's expense). Any prospective or current employee who has an indication of abuse, maltreatment, or neglect, or who cannot be left unsupervised with clients, will not be hired or retained.


The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all the miscellaneous incidental or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.

Please Forward Resumes/Applications to:

Human Resources Department

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave

Rochester, New York 14611

Email: hrdept@abcinfo.org

(585) 325-5116

EOE

Deadline for Resumes/Applications: Open until filled

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