Recovery Support Counselor New York, NY : 12/10/2020
Job Description
Job ID#:
2475
Job Category:
Behavioral Health (Greenhope Services for Women)
Position Type:
Full Time
Details:
The Recovery Support Counselor provides counseling services for individuals with a substance use disorder in a residential treatment setting. The Recovery Support Counselor provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have a substance use disorder, by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and counseling for individuals with a substance use disorder in both individual and group settings.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and conducts group, individual and family counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients
Obtain weekly random urine samples according to established protocol
Orients clients about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client’s obligations, client’s rights and program operation
Demonstrates knowledge of group work management techniques and uses those techniques appropriately
Complete appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention
Complete assigned reports in a timely manner on EHR, STARS, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate documentation
Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and substance use disorders
Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client/resident population; makes referral when necessary and appropriate
Participate in multidisciplinary and other team meetings
Prepare monthly reports monthly or as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required. Associate/Bachelor Degree preferred
Valid OASAS CASAC certification, or equivalent counseling degree, certification, and/or license. Candidates with a CASAC-T must obtain full CASAC within 12 months, post hire.
Obtain within six months:
Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
Obtain within thirty days:
CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment including working with children (0-5years)
Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure