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About the Role
Professional Medical Practice, P.C. is seeking an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, CASAC2) to join the medical department at the Onondaga County Justice Center in Syracuse, NY. This role is crucial for implementing and coordinating the behavioral health program, focusing on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and patient well-being.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, coordinate, and implement the behavioral health program.
- Liaise between medical and facility staff regarding Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Engage patients in therapeutic interventions for substance use concerns.
- Facilitate group and individual sessions for patients in the MAT program.
- Assist with the detection and prevention of patient suicide.
- Document patient encounters using SOAPE notes.
- Collaborate with facility staff on discharge planning for MAT patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
- Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee and assist in establishing standards and audit criteria.
- Participate in various medical unit and facility committees as needed.
Requirements
- Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T, CASAC, CASAC2).
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in drug and alcohol coursework.
- Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
- Ability to gain patient trust and build a working relationship.
Skills
- Behavioral health program implementation
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) liaison
- Therapeutic interventions
- Group and individual therapy facilitation
- Suicide detection and prevention
- SOAPE note documentation
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Communication skills
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in drug and alcohol coursework.
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits
- Health care (medical, dental, vision)
- Elective health savings account (HSA)
- Elective life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Paid time off (10 days/80 hours per year)
- Six (6) floating holidays
- Sick and safe leave accrual (NYSSL)
- 401k retirement with discretionary company match
- No-cost clinical supervision hours
About the Company
- Professional Medical Practice, P.C. is a healthcare provider focused on delivering competitive compensation and benefits.