Case Management, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Medications, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Specimen Collection, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment, Treatment Plan
Primary Purpose: Provide substance abuse counseling services to clients at the reintegration level in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations.
Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations: A valid NYS driver license and clean driving record. CASAC-T, CASAC-P or other CASAC Credential required.
Education Requirements: A minimum of an Associates Degree in Psychology, Social work or Chemical Dependency Counseling or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience Requirements: At minimum of one (1) year counseling experience in a substance abuse facility; preferably in a residential program serving chemically dependent adults or related education/experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carries a caseload of up to 15 clients involving coordination, development, and implementation of treatment plans.
- Prepares and maintains case records for individual residents, stating goals, objectives, and time frame for completion.
- Develops Initial Service Plan within 72 hours of client admission.
- Provides support to residents including motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
- Monitors clients for medical, mental health, safety and security issues.
- Works cooperatively with the Program Manager to meet the treatment needs of each client.
- Monitors client medication schedules, following program procedure and protocols.
- Orients residents upon admission to rules and regulations of Residence and/or Supportive Living Programs.
- Collects urine drugs screens and breathalyzer testing for clients.
- Participates in weekly Case Conferences, staff meetings, and resident meetings including Team meetings.
- Required to work a flexible work schedule to maintain required staffing.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.
Job Type: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 1pm-to 9pm.
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The Addictions Care Center of Albany