Addictions Counselor Assistant - (Hourly) (Van Dyke ATC)

Duties

The Addictions Counselor Assistant serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of an Addictions Counselor performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients.

• Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned.
• Assists in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with clients.
• Provides coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge, including referrals for aftercare.
• Completes required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Conducts and monitors recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed.
• Assists with client transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
• Prepares room and client supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.).
• Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• May provide training or guidance to newer or sporadic (hourly/contract) peers, particularly in relation to the routines, procedures, and policies of the ATC.
• May complete insurance inquiries and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities.
• Monitors clients and ensures building safety and security.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience, one year of which must have required the application of communication skills and one year must have been in a direct treatment capacity in an addictions treatment setting; or
• An associate’s degree in a human services field; or
• Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State.

Substitutions

• 30 college credits in a human services field may be substituted for the one year of communication experience;
• 10 college credits in specific alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency courses may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience;
• 150 clock hours of relevant addictions for CASAC credential eligibility may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments

• Background Investigation Requirements: Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), and screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
• The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model.
• OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Notes on Applying

If interested in this position, please email your resume to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov. Please be sure to include Reference Code Hourly/ACA/DVD. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

If you meet the minimum qualifications through a substitution, please submit documentation (i.e. transcripts, etc.) that clearly shows how you meet the criteria.