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98 - Substance Abuse CounselorThe Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc • Grand Island, NY, United States
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98 - Substance Abuse Counselor

98 - Substance Abuse Counselor

The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc • Grand Island, NY, United States
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Position Title : 98 - Substance Abuse Counselor

Location : Buffalo, NY 14214

Overview

Salary Range : $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary / year

Position Type : Full Time

Job Shift : Day

Education Level : 4 Year Degree

Category : Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

This position provides direct rehabilitative services to chemically addicted clients with guidance and support in their recovery journey.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Primary Responsibilities :

  • Collaborates with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of social and emotional factors underlying the patients health problem.
  • Conducts screening for substance use and mental health disorders and conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Develops treatment plans and develops long term plans with attention to social services, family, housing, vocational, educational, health and mental health, and legal needs.
  • Provides individual or group counseling sessions to help patients understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations.
  • Prepares and informs patients of treatment and / or program changes.
  • Utilizes community resources to assist patients resume life in the community.
  • Provides family counseling.
  • Provides services planned to restore the patient to optimum social and physical health within the patients capacity.
  • Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
  • Facilitates aftercare for long-term recovery.
  • Prepares patient history, plans, and reports.
  • Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Maintains continuing education requirements.
  • Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelors degree in behavioral health services, social work, or social science
  • Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
  • Two (2) years experience providing direct services.
  • Skills and Abilities :

  • 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 and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and techniques used in substance use counseling,
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and carry out treatment plans in a clinical setting.
  • Tact, good judgment, strong initiative, resourcefulness, and understanding the principles of medical confidentiality.
  • Physical Demands :

  • Ability to hear and listen.
  • Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Use of hands are required for tasks such as typing, writing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
  • Ability to speak Spanish when delivering services is desired
  • Must have observation skills, mental alertness, and emotional stability.
  • Compensation details : 50000-60000 Yearly Salary

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