Hourly Addictions Counselor 1 (Stutzman ATC)

Duties

• Functions as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of patients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care.
• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development.
• Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Completes required patients and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provides orientation to the patients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.
• May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews.
• Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Transport patients using agency vehicles.
• 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

• Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC-Master Counselor in New York State.
• Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Additional Comments

• New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class.
• OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply.
• 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.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL).
• Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Address

3th Floor

Notes on Applying

If interested in this position, please send your resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov and use reference code Hourly/AC1/Stutzman in the subject line of your email. Failure to use this code in your submission may result in your application not being processed.