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About the Role
The Counselor is responsible for assessment, case management, treatment, and individual and group counseling for clients and significant others.
Responsibilities
- Conduct emergency assessments.
- Conduct and interpret comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
- Develop measurable treatment plans based on initial and ongoing assessment.
- Initiate weekly progress notes and treatment plan review notes that clearly document all treatment received.
- Conduct open-ended focused Small Group Therapy.
- Conduct Individual Chemical Dependency counseling including conjoint sessions with significant others.
- Develop comprehensive aftercare plans.
- Develop comprehensive discharge summaries.
- Actively participate in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
- Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by Site Supervisor.
- Assess clients who may be at risk of withdrawal.
Requirements
- Two years specific work experience in the alcoholism field.
- Demonstrate knowledge of substance abuse, counseling, and therapeutic techniques as related to alcoholism treatment.
- Ability to communicate as necessary to perform job duties.
Skills
- Substance abuse counseling
- Therapeutic techniques
- Chemical dependency counseling
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Treatment planning
- Aftercare planning
- Discharge summary development
Location
- Saranac Lake, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of specific work experience in the alcoholism field
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
- NYS Qualified Health Professional
- Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor or Credentialed Alcoholism Counselor preferred
- CPR certified
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000.00/yr to $100,000.00/yr
About the Company
- St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers