Hourly Addictions Counselor Assistant - John L. Norris ATC
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports · Rochester, NY · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$22.85/hrFull-time
Duties
- Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned.
- Monitors the safety and security of facility and its patients, and takes action to maintain a positive and healthy milieu.
- Assists with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
- Prepares room and client supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.).
- Conducts routine rounds and documents observations.
- Completes required client and facility documentation both electronic and paper as appropriate.
- Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
- Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
- May complete insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Non-Competitive: 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.
- Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Additional Comments
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
Background Investigation Requirements
- Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
- Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
- Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).