Cred Alc & Sub Abuse Counselor 2
Rochester, New York
Employer: University of Rochester
Industry: Admin/Managerial Professional
Salary: $59218 - $82867 per year
Job type: Full-Time
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Full Time 40 hours Range URC 211 Psychiatry SMH Ambulatory Svcs
Schedule
8:30 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
GENERAL 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 the 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.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $59,218 - $82,867 Annually
The 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 internal equity considerations.
Full Time 40 hours Range URC 211 Psychiatry SMH Ambulatory Svcs
Schedule
8:30 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
GENERAL 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 the 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.
SPECIFIC 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 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:
- 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 assigned.
- 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 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.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $59,218 - $82,867 Annually
The 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 internal equity considerations.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 253477
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Rochester
ZIP: 14608
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