Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor at Liberty Companies LLC

Town of Glen, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling, Clinical Monitoring, Behavioral Health Program, Medication Assisted Treatment, Therapeutic Interventions, Group Sessions, Individual Sessions, Patient Suicide Prevention, Documentation, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Quality Assurance, Communication Skills, Clinical Competency, Building Trust, Collaboration

Industry

Description

Description We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for this role! Professional Medical Practice, P.C., is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC or CASAC2) to work in the medical departments at both the Montgomery County Jail in Fultonville, NY and the Fulton County Correctional Facility in Johnstown, NY. This is a Full-Time position, working 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) between the Montgomery County Jail and the Fulton County Correctional Facility. Hourly Rate: $24.00- 27.00. You must have a CASAC or CASAC2 to qualify for this role. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Serve as the liaison between medical and facility staff as it pertains to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Engage patient in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance use related concerns. Facilitate group and individual sessions with patients in the MAT program. Actively assist with the detection and prevention of patient suicide. Document all patient encounters in a timely manner utilizing the SOAPE note format. Assist and/or collaborate with facility staff regarding discharge planning for patients in the MAT program, where applicable. Facilitate/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines. Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and any sub-committees. Assist in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria. Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary. Benefits: Professional Care believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA). Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (i.e., NYSSL). NYSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of fifty-six (56) hours. 401k retirement with discretionary company match. Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost - and more! For a full job description, please click here: http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-CASAC.pdf Requirements Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC or CASAC2) Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in drug and alcohol course work. Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred. Effective communication skills Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship

Responsibilities

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program. They will engage patients in therapeutic interventions and facilitate group and individual sessions.