Addiction Treatment Counselor Assistant

About the role

Crouse Health, founded in 1887, is a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. The Inpatient Addiction Treatment at Commonwealth Place offers comprehensive assessment and treatment services for substance-use disorders, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual healthcare practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients during daily program activities as appropriate to assigned shift.
• Understand and address program goals, rules, and infractions or patient problems promptly, reporting to appropriate staff.
• Support patient program admission process according to current workflow and safety protocols.
• Facilitate educational sessions and help patients complete assigned reading or written work under the direction of the counseling staff.
• Accurately chart patient rising and retiring, attendance, and participation in program activities, and report on patient progress.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, recognize and address safety hazards, and respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, employees, referral sources, and others involved in Addiction Treatment Services.
• Promote quality patient care by accepting, understanding, and adhering to the Cannon of Ethics for addictions professionals in New York State.
• Assume other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and a CASAC-T certification are required, with a plan to obtain a CASAC.
• If without a CASAC-T, a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and a CASAC-P certificate is acceptable, with a plan to obtain a CASAC.
• Minimum of six months to one year of experience in a related patient care or support role, preferably in addiction treatment.
• A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition assistance and workforce development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Inpatient or Outpatient services, hospital cafeteria, pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.