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About the Role

The Sr. Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Sr.SUD-C) is part of a multidisciplinary team providing recovery-oriented care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions, and chronic co-morbid health issues within an OASAS licensed treatment program. This role facilitates integrated services, including screenings, assessments, individual and group psychoeducation, and referrals. The Sr.SUD-C develops individualized treatment plans based on best practices and harm reduction strategies to empower patients towards optimal physical and behavioral health, working under the general direction and supervision of senior staff.

Responsibilities

Conducts screenings and face-to-face assessments for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
Presents assessments to the multi-disciplinary treatment team and reassesses patients on an ongoing basis.
Completes level of care determinations and OASAS LOCADTR.
Maintains knowledge and skills in the treatment of substance use disorders, harm reduction, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Sustains a patient caseload and maintains productivity.
Conducts Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Fagerstrom Nicotine Screening, and other evidence-based risk assessments.
Assists patients in developing an individual treatment plan in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team and other patient collaterals.
Conducts individual and group psychoeducation and counseling.
Maintains and protects accurate and timely documentation via the electronic health record (EHR) in adherence with OASAS regulations, OMIG guidelines, and WYH policies.
Assists in providing a safe and respectful environment for treatment.
Attends and participates in all assigned meetings and committees.
Collaborates with other community service providers to ensure patients have access to a full continuum of care.
Serves as liaison for community-based addictions committees (e.g., PSCC, Drug Courts).
Provides consultation services and educational sessions to clinic staff and other community-based organizations.
Assists with crisis intervention strategies for patients needing redirection/de-escalation.
Compiles clinical progress reports for patients involved in community-based diversion and other criminal justice system programming.
Serves as a member of the integrated BH Quality Improvement Committee.
Facilitates referrals to other community-based organizations, inpatient/residential facilities, and alternative levels of care.
Encourages introduction to various support activities, including recovery-oriented mutual support programs, self-help groups, and other social support opportunities.
Continues to seek and develop professional growth and activities.
Maintains a professional relationship with patients, peers, other providers, and the community.
Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
Articulates and ascertains HIPAA, client confidentiality, and corporate compliance.
Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH) and all accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field and possession of a NYS State Credential as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or provisional (CASAC-P).
Associate’s Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field and at least 5 years of providing recovery-oriented care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions and chronic co-morbid health issues and possession of a NYS State Credential as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Skills

Substance Use Disorders (SUD) treatment
Co-occurring mental health conditions treatment
Chronic co-morbid health issues management
Recovery-oriented care
Harm reduction strategies
Screenings
Assessments
Individual and group psychoeducation
Referrals
Treatment planning
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) utilization
Evidence-based treatment approaches
Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Fagerstrom Nicotine Screening
Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
Community service collaboration
Crisis intervention
HIPAA
Client confidentiality
Corporate compliance

Experience Level

5 years of providing recovery-oriented care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions and chronic co-morbid health issues

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field
NYS State Credential as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or provisional (CASAC-P)
Associate’s Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field
Master’s Degree in human services or a healthcare related field

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 - $27.00 hourly

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.