Substance Use Counselor 2

About the Role

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.

Job Location: 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623
Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 500130 Psychiatry SMH Addiction Psych
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders (COD) and their families when indicated.
• Work on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision.
• Maintain productivity in accordance with program and departmental standards and comply with program and departmental policies and procedures.
• May have direct supervisory or mentoring responsibilities for Counselor Interns.
• Report to the Clinical Supervisor of assigned clinic.
• Subscribe to the Department’s goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients/families, trainees, research subjects, and co-workers in a sensitive and caring manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.
• Participate in available cultural competence events and trainings.
• Perform intake evaluations, assess chemical use history, and gather family historical data.
• Prepare oral and written clinical reports of interviews.
• Carry out counseling of SUD and COD patients within a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Establish long-term counseling relationships with patients.
• Work as a directly supervised therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons.
• Maintain active case records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and documentation.
• Participate in program staff development and informational activities.
• Provide on-site teaching to multi-disciplinary students and give lectures/talks on specific topics.
• Assist in milieu management, toxicology screen monitoring, and assessing patients for physical and behavioral signs of drug/alcohol use.
• Provide supervision and consultation to Interns as assigned.

Schedule

Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm

Pay

Compensation Range: $60,424.00 - $84,593.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline related to human services and 1 year of related experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Skills

• Ability to work as a co-therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons.
• Working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy, including the role of feelings and defenses.
• Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward the alcoholic/addicted person in and out of treatment.
• Preferred knowledge in addiction treatment, counseling theories and techniques, clinical writing, and health and human services resources.

Licenses and Certifications

• CASAC-T upon hire required.
• CASAC Certification within 1 year required.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.