CRED ALC & SUB ABUSE COUNSELOR 2
Company: University of Rochester
Location: Ellenville
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesGeneral Purpose :To provide outpatient
counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an
interdisciplinary treatment team caring for individuals with
substance use disorders (SUD) as well as patients with co-occurring
mental health disorders (COD) and their families when indicated.
Works on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision.
Maintains productivity in accordance with program and departmental
standards and complies with program and departmental policies and
procedures. The Senior CDC may have direct supervisory or mentoring
responsibilities for Counselor Interns. Reports to the Clinical
Supervisor of assigned clinic.Subscribes to the Department's goal
of creating a culturally competent environment by treating
patients/families, trainees, research subjects and co-workers in a
sensitive and caring manner with appropriate attention to cultural
differences. Participates in available cultural competence events
and trainings.Responsibilities :
- Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons
applying for treatment. Assesses chemical use history including
pattern, type, and amount of use of licit, prescription, or illicit
substances. Assesses patients for symptoms of psychosocial
dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources. Gathers
family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage,
relationship, and current functioning; prepares oral and written
clinical reports of interview. Prepares and submits written and
oral reports with supervision.
- Carries out counseling of SUD and COD patients within the
structure of a comprehensive treatment plan. Demonstrates listening
skills, empathy, confrontation and supportive skills, ability to
monitor patient compliance, participation, and motivation.
Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment with other members of
interdisciplinary team. Establishes long-term counseling
relationships with patients.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a directly supervised therapist
in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons and has a
working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy
including role of feelings and defenses. Assists and facilitates
the maintenance of group process.
- Establishes communication using established rules of
confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients, and uses
correspondence with family, other health-related agencies,
employers, criminal justice programs, and social service status.
Provides senior clinical staff with these data for incorporation
into diagnostic team assessment of the physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual needs of the patients and their families.
- Maintains active case records including written treatment
plans, problem- oriented progress notes, periodic updates of
treatment plans, and appropriate documentation of incidents,
discharge summaries, interagency communications, and
correspondence.Participates in program staff development and
informational activities including:
- Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills
affecting the discipline of chemical dependency counseling, and COD
treatment, including attendance at in-service meetings.
- Provides on-site teaching to multi-disciplinary students
observing program components and therapy.
- May give lectures/talks on specific topics to patients, and
their families.
- Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all
clinical activity.
- Regular program staff/team meetings to review policy, and
procedures as well as conduct case reviews.Other duties as
assigned, including but not limited to:
- Milieu management in clinic area
- Toxicology screen monitoring
- Assess patients for physical, behavioral signs of drug/alcohol
use and perform BAC tests as needed.
- Assist staff in assessing patient's acting-out behavior, and
develop a plan of action to help maintain the safety of other
patients and staff in clinic
- Provides supervision and consultation to Interns as
assignedQualifications:
- Master's degree in a discipline related to human services
required
- 1+ years of related experience in drug/alcohol dependence
treatment required
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience
required
- Addiction treatment. Counseling theories and techniques.
Clinical writing. Health and human services resources. Spanish
speaking preferred
- NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
(CASAC) or (CASAC-T) required
- If CASAC-T upon hire, successful completion of examination to
remove the (T (training)) designation must be completed within 12
months of hire requiredThe University of Rochester is committed to
fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity,
diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to
Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In
support of our values and those of our society, the University is
committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color,
disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, military/veteran status, national
origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship
status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment
extends to the administration of our policies, admissions,
employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from
underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with
disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor
Affirmative Action obligations.The University of Rochester is
committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's
mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever
Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the
University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age,
color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status,
national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation,
citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This
commitment extends to the administration of our policies,
admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from
underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with
disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor
Affirmative Action obligations.How To ApplyAll applicants must
apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledPay
RangePay Range: $59,218 - $82,867 AnnuallyThe referenced pay range
represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the
job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering
factors including, but not limited to, market data, education,
experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and
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