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Job Description SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $3,000 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! Work Schedule: Part-time, varied shifts/Sat/Sun SUMMARY: The Substance Abuse Counselor will conduct services within our OASAS licensed substance abuse 820 residential treatment program. The Counselor will meet with clients individually and in group settings as required. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Conducting groups for clients who are working towards and/or maintaining abstinence, which includes using evidence-based curriculum and focusing on topics such as anger management, parenting, co-occurring disorders, spirituality, men's and women's specific issues as well as general recovery topics. • Conduct detailed alcohol and drug assessments in order to determine immediate and long-term service needs for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan. • Conduct screenings, brief assessments, and intakes which include entering all screening assessment, and intake data into our Electronic Health Record (AWARDS) system with the accompanying progress notes. • Conduct individual sessions, as required, according to the client’s treatment plan and complete progress notes in accordance to charting requirements. • Work as part of a full treatment team which includes counselors, peers, nurse practitioners, medical doctors and clinical director in order to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. QUALIFICATIONS: • CASAC or CASAC-T (pending CASAC certifiation) with HSD/GED or comparable credentials such as MSW, MHC, LMSW, LMHC required. • A thorough understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it can have on the lives of our clients. • Knowledge of motivational interviewing and the stages of change as well as person-centered practices. • Theoretical knowledge of a client’s psychological and physical needs and an understanding of group work practices and principles needed. • Experience with OASAS portal, HCS, and LOCADTR process • Ability to work with Culturally Diverse, LGBTQ, HIV and homeless population • Knowledge of OASAS 822 outpatient program a plus.
Description Work Schedule: Part-time Sat-Sun 8:30-4:30, suggested hours, but can be flexible. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday Friday or Tuesday thru Saturday schedule, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with flexibility for one evening shift. We are seeking a Social Worker who will work in our licensed 820 certified program providing services for withdrawal management including stabilization and rehabilitation. This is a twenty-bed, residential treatment program. The Social Worker will maintain a caseload of clients with mental health disorders and clients who request family counseling. RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer Mental Health assessment tools and enter data into the electronic case record ( AWARDS). Complete progress notes within the required time for every service rendered. Complete a service plan and make referrals to additional services as needed. Conduct group Counseling - and small process groups as needed to focus on mental health and substance use disorders, stress management, and communication skills. Experience with 2010E documentation and approval. Conduct family counseling sessions for clients and family members as requested Up to $3000 sign on bonus. Qualifications Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor with at least two years of work-related experience in counseling mental health and dually diagnosed clients. Must have experience with diverse adult populations, ability to perform therapy sessions in line with best practices and theoretical models. Must possess the ability to prepare client care forms accurately and in a timely manner. Must have good time management skills. The ability to work independently, schedule clients, and follow-up on clients' care as well as the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team is needed.
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