Cred Alc⊂ Abuse Counselor I

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora – Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14642, United States of America

Work Shift: UR – Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $22.91 – $30.93 per hour (minimum and maximum for the position; actual rate set based on market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity).

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, crisis intervention, harm reduction and referral services to patients as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in an acute care setting for individuals dealing with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Provides support and guidance for other CPEP staff in serving individuals with substance use issues.
• Fosters and enables a positive work environment by modeling the I CARE values.
• Performs substance‑use evaluations by direct interview of persons presenting to CPEP, assessing chemical‑use history, symptoms of psychological dependence, motivation for change, personal resources, and gathering family historical data.
• Completes written documentation in the CPEP record and provides oral report to the interdisciplinary team as indicated.
• Adheres to established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning patients’ rights.
• Functions as a consultant and subject‑matter expert on substance‑use issues for the interdisciplinary CPEP team, informing, educating and guiding co‑workers in assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides direct services needed for appropriate discharge planning, such as completing the LOCADTOR.
• Assists or directs discharge planning from CPEP for patients dealing with substance‑use issues, ensuring safe discharge.
• Maintains a working knowledge of, and develops positive relationships with, local and regional services and agencies for individuals dealing with substance‑abuse issues.
• May include safety planning with patient/family, making referrals for outpatient follow‑up or securing outpatient follow‑up as indicated and available.
• Subscribes to the departmental goal of creating a culturally competent environment; participates in cultural‑competency events and training appropriate to job duties.
• Participates in monthly CPEP staff meetings and periodically contributes to content materials for staff meetings.
• Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of chemical‑dependency counseling, including attendance at in‑service meetings.
• Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all clinical activity.
• Acts as a liaison with physicians, staff and others in community health, social and government agencies as needed.
• Supports inpatient service CASACs as indicated by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists with onsite training and support to new staff who are onboarding in CPEP or inpatient acute services.
• May offer in‑service training for CPEP and other acute services staff.
• May offer learning experiences for psychiatric residents, medical students, and other interns rotating through CPEP.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to human services and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
• Prior experience working in substance‑use treatment (preferred).
• Prior experience working in a crisis or psychiatric care setting (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to provide substance‑use assessments/evaluations and interventions in a crisis setting (required).
• Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward the substance‑using person in and out of treatment (required).
• Excellent organization, communication skills and attention to detail (required).
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and effectively, with minimal direction within a diverse workplace (required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (required).
• Ability to think strategically and operationally at the same time (required).
• Ability to think critically and systematically (required).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization (required).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines (required).
• Dedication to delivering a team‑based integrated model of care (required).
• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti‑racism values and works toward ensuring all patients, staff and visitors feel welcome (required).
• Experience with electronic medical records (required).

Licenses and Certifications

• CASAC Certification upon hire (strongly preferred).