Addiction Treatment Permanent Charge Counselor

Position Summary

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York, combining a family-friendly culture with a passion for providing the best care. The Addiction Treatment team at Crouse Health integrates physical, mental, and spiritual healthcare practices to support individuals with substance use disorders. The team is now seeking an Addiction Treatment Permanent Charge Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Affords clinical supervision of staff; meets with staff to discuss clinical issues to enhance skills and promote staff development;
• Uses tools such as taping of sessions as needed;
• Discusses theoretical concepts with staff to encourage growth;
• Prepares reports and statistical data as needed;
• Assists Supervisor as needed;
• Orients new staff to their position and to policies and procedures of the department;
• Serves as a resource for staff in day-to-day case management and clinical decision making;
• Assumes responsibility for day-to-day management of the service in the absence of the Supervisor;
• Solves problems;
• Communicates with leadership and Medical Director;
• Covers daily clinical staff meetings as needed in the absence of the Supervisor and Manager;
• Reviews cases, facilitates case management;
• Provides communication;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned;
• Assumes other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required, Master's Degree preferred;
• Part I of 30-Hour OASAS approved Clinical Supervision Foundations must be completed before hire;
• Part II is required to be completed within 90 days of hire;
• Must be a certified Qualified Health Professional (QHP) per New York State OASAS Regulations Part 800.2;
• Required 3-5 years’ experience in the addiction treatment field;
• Must also have progressive administrative experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K;
• Company paid life insurance;
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities;
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers;
• YMCA Subsidy program.